Part Uhx

ASME BPVC.VIII.
1-2019 UHX-1 – UHX-4
PART UHX
RULES FOR SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS
UHX-1 SCOPE the shell and channel flanges, the shell and channel flange
(a) The rules in Part UHX cover the minimum require- bolt loads are identical and shall be treated as flange pairs
ments for design, fabrication, and inspection of shell‐ in accordance with Mandatory Appendix 2.
and‐tube heat exchangers. (c) Requirements for distribution and vapor belts shall
(b) The rules in Part UHX cover the common types of be as follows:
shell-and-tube heat exchangers and their elements but (1) Distribution and vapor belts where the shell is
are not intended to limit the configurations or details to not continuous across the belt shall be designed in accor-
those illustrated or otherwise described herein. Designs dance with UHX-17.
that differ from those covered in this Part shall be in ac- (2) Distribution and vapor belts, where the shell is
cordance with U-2(g). continuous across the belt, shall be designed in accor-
dance with a Type 1 jacket in Mandatory Appendix 9.
UHX-2 MATERIALS AND METHODS OF The longitudinal stress in the shell section with openings
FABRICATION (for flow into the shell) shall be based on the net area of
the shell (the shell area less that removed by the open-
Materials and methods of fabrication of heat exchan-
ings) and shall not exceed the applicable allowable stress
gers shall be in accordance with Subsections A, B, and C.
criteria. For U-tube and floating head exchangers, the al-
UHX-3 TERMINOLOGY lowable axial stress is the maximum allowable stress for
the shell material (see UG-23), and for fixed tubesheet ex-
UHX-3.1 U-Tube Heat Exchanger changers, the allowable stress is as defined in
Heat exchanger with one stationary tubesheet attached UHX-13.5.10.
to the shell and channel. The heat exchanger contains a (d) Requirements for tubes shall be as follows:
bundle of U‐tubes attached to the tubesheet [see Figure (1) The allowable axial tube stresses in fixed and
UHX-3, sketch (a)]. floating tubesheet heat exchangers given in this Part
UHX-13 and UHX-14 supersede the requirements of
UHX-3.2 Fixed Tubesheet Heat Exchanger UG-23.
Heat exchanger with two stationary tubesheets, each (2) The thickness of U‐tubes after forming shall not
attached to the shell and channel. The heat exchanger be less than the design thickness.
contains a bundle of straight tubes connecting both tube- (e) Rules for U‐tube heat exchangers are covered in
sheets [see Figure UHX-3, sketch (b)]. UHX-12.
(f) Rules for fixed tubesheet heat exchangers are cov-
UHX-3.3 Floating Tubesheet Heat Exchanger ered in UHX-13.
Heat exchanger with one stationary tubesheet attached (g) Rules for floating tubesheet heat exchangers are
to the shell and channel, and one floating tubesheet that covered in UHX-14.
can move axially. The heat exchanger contains a bundle (h) Except as limited in (1) and (2) below, nozzles in cy-
of straight tubes connecting both tubesheets [see Figure lindrical shells or cylindrical channels adjacent to integral
UHX-3, sketch (c)]. tubesheets (see Figure UHX-4-1) may be located at any
distance from the tubesheet (refer to UG-37 and Figure
ð19Þ UHX-4 DESIGN UG-40 for nomenclature not defined in this paragraph).
(a) The design of all components shall be in accordance These requirements do not apply to nozzles in shells or
with the applicable rules of Subsection A, Mandatory Ap- channels having tubesheets that are calculated as simply
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pendices, and this Part. supported (see UHX-12.6, UHX-13.9, and UHX-14.7).
(b) Flanges with pass partitions, including those cov- (1) For a circular nozzle with d greater than 30% of
1
ered by UG-44(a), shall be designed in accordance with D, no part of d may be located within 1.8(Dt) /2 of the ad-
Mandatory Appendix 2, and the effects of pass partition jacent tubesheet face (see Figure UHX-4-1).
gasketing shall be considered in determining the mini- (2) For a noncircular nozzle, d m a x (major axis) is de-
mum required bolt loads, W m 1 and W m 2 , of Mandatory fined as the maximum diameter of d , and d m i n is defined
Appendix 2. When the tubesheet is gasketed between as the minimum diameter of d .
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UHX-4 ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019
Figure UHX-3
Terminology of Heat Exchanger Components
1 2 3 5 7 8 9
4 6
(a) U–Tube Heat Exchanger
2 3 5 7 15 8 16 2
(b) Fixed Tubesheet Heat Exchanger
1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12
4 6 13 14
(c) Floating Tubesheet Heat Exchanger
1 Channel cover (bolted flat cover) 9 Baffles or support plates

2 Channel 10 Floating head backing device
3 Channel flange 11 Floating tubesheet
4 Pass partition 12 Floating head
5 Stationary tubesheet 13 Floating head flange
6 Shell flange 14 Shell cover
7 Tubes 15 Expansion joint
8 Shell 16 Distribution or vapor belt
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-4
Figure UHX-4-1 ð19Þ

Nozzles Adjacent to Tubesheets
No part of d can be located

within this distance specified in UHX-4(h)
d
t
(a)
No part of d can be located

within this distance specified in UHX-4(h)
(b)
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UHX-4 – UHX-9.3 ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019
(-a) For a noncircular nozzle having its major axis W m 1 s = shell flange design bolt load (see definition
not parallel to the tubesheet face and d m a x /D > 30%, d is for W m 1 in Mandatory Appendix 2, 2-3)
limited to the distance specified in (1). W m a x = MAX[(W c ), (W s )]
(-b) For a noncircular nozzle having its major axis W s = shell flange design bolt load for the gasket
parallel to the tubesheet face and d m a x /D > 30%, no part seating condition (see Mandatory Appendix
1
of d may be within 1.8(Dt) /2 + (d m a x − d m i n )/2 of the ad- 2)
jacent tubesheet face. W * = tubesheet effective bolt load selected from
(3) Nozzles subject to the limitations in (1) or (2) Table UHX-8.1 for the respective Configura-
above may have their required reinforcement (see tion and Loading Case
1
UG-37) located within 1.8(Dt ) /2 of the adjacent tubesheet
UHX-9 TUBESHEET EXTENSION
face.
NOTE: Tubesheet deflection, especially when the tubesheet thick-
UHX-9.1 Scope
ness is less than the tube diameter, may contribute to tube-to- (a) Tubesheet extensions, if present, may be extended
tubesheet joint leakage; likewise, deflection of a tubesheet or flat as a flange (flanged) or not extended as a flange
bolted cover may result in fluid leakage across a gasketed pass parti-
(unflanged).
tion plate. Such leakages can be detrimental to the thermal perfor-
mance of the heat exchanger, and deflection may need to be
(1) Configuration a tubesheets may have no exten-
considered by the designer. sion or an unflanged extension.
(2) Configurations b, e, and B tubesheets have
UHX-8 TUBESHEET EFFECTIVE BOLT LOAD, W* flanged extensions.
(3) Configurations c, f, and C tubesheets have un-
UHX-8.1 Scope flanged extensions.
Table UHX-8.1 provides the tubesheet effective bolt (4) Configuration d may have a flanged or unflanged
load, W *, transmitted to the perforated region of the tube- tubesheet extension.
sheet for each combination of Configuration and Loading (5) Configurations A and D do not have tubesheet
Case. The bolt loads shall be calculated using the appro- extensions.
priate formula from Mandatory Appendix 2 considering (b) These rules cover the design of tubesheet exten-
the requirements in UHX-4(b). sions that have loads applied to them.
(c) The required thickness of the tubesheet extension
UHX-8.2 Nomenclature may differ from that required for the interior of the tube-
sheet as calculated in UHX-12, UHX-13, or UHX-14.
W c = channel flange design bolt load for the gasket
seating condition (see Mandatory Appendix UHX-9.2 Conditions of Applicability
2)
(a) The general conditions of applicability given in
W m 1 c = channel flange design bolt load (see defini-
UHX-10 apply.
tion for W m 1 in Mandatory Appendix 2, 2-3)
(b) These rules do not apply to Configurations a, A, and
W m 1 m a x = MAX[(W m 1 c ), (W m 1 s )]
D.
(c) These rules apply to flanged extensions that have
bolt loads applied to them (Configurations b, e, and B).
This includes Configuration d if the extension is flanged
and there are bolt loads applied to the extension.
Table UHX-8.1 (d) These rules apply to unflanged extensions (Config-
Tubesheet Effective Bolt Load, W * urations c, d, f, and C) and flanged extensions that have
Operating no bolt loads applied to them (Configuration d), if the
Loading thickness of the extension is less than the tubesheet thick-
Design Loading Cases Cases ness, h . If the tubesheet extension is equal to or greater
Configuration 1 2 3 4 1–4 than the tubesheet thickness, h , no analysis is required.
a 0 0 0 0 0
b Wm1c 0 Wm1c 0 Wc UHX-9.3 Nomenclature
c Wm1c 0 Wm1c 0 Wc
The following symbols are used for determining the re-
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d Wm1c Wm1s Wm1max 0 Wmax

e 0 Wm1s Wm1s 0 Ws
quired thickness of the tubesheet extension:
f 0 Wm1s Wm1s 0 Ws D E = maximum of the shell and channel gasket in-
A 0 0 0 0 0 side diameters, but not less than the maxi-
B Wm1c 0 Wm1c 0 Wc mum of the shell and channel flange inside
C Wm1c 0 Wm1c 0 Wc diameters
D 0 0 0 0 0 G = diameter of gasket load reaction
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= Gc for tubesheet configuration b of a U‐tube UHX-9.5 Calculation Procedure

tubesheet heat exchanger (a) For flanged extensions that have bolt loads applied
= Gs for tubesheet configuration e of a U‐tube to them [Configurations b, d (extended for bolting), e, and
tubesheet heat exchanger B], the procedure for calculating the minimum required
= G c for tubesheet configuration b of a fixed thickness of the extension, h r , is as follows:
tubesheet heat exchanger
= Gc for stationary tubesheet configuration b of
a floating tubesheet exchanger
= Gs for stationary tubesheet configuration e of
a floating tubesheet exchanger
(b) For unflanged Configurations c and f, the minimum
= Gc for floating tubesheet configuration B of a
required thickness of the extension, h r , shall be calculated
floating tubesheet exchanger
in accordance with Mandatory Appendix 2, 2-8(c) for
= Gc or Gs for tubesheet configuration d when
loose-type flanges with laps.
applicable (e.g., hydrotest)
(c) For unflanged Configurations d and C and for
h G = gasket moment arm, equal to the radial dis-
flanged Configuration d having no bolt loads applied to
tance from the centerline of the bolts to the
the extension, the minimum required thickness of the ex-
line of the gasket reaction as shown in Table
tension, h r , shall be the maximum of the values deter-
2-5.2
mined for each design loading case as follows:
h r = minimum required thickness of the tube-
sheet extension
MAX [(a),
(b),(c),...] = greatest of a, b, c,...
P s = shell side design pressure. For shell side vac-
uum, use a negative value for P s . UHX-10 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ð19Þ
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P t = tube side design pressure. For tube side vac- APPLICABILITY FOR TUBESHEETS
uum, use a negative value for P t .
(a) The tubesheet shall be flat and circular.
S a = allowable stress for the material of the tube-
(b) The tubesheet shall be of uniform thickness, except
sheet extension at ambient temperature (see
that the thickness of a tubesheet extension as determined
UG-23)
in UHX-9 may differ from the center thickness as deter-
S f e = allowable stress for the material of the tube-
mined in UHX-12, UHX-13, and UHX-14. The outside dia-
sheet extension at tubesheet extension de-
meter, A , used for the tubesheet calculations shall not
sign temperature (see UG-23)
exceed the diameter at which the thickness of the tube-
W = flange design bolt load from eq. 2-5(e)(5)
sheet extension is less than the minimum of 0.75h or h
considering UHX-4(b)
– 0.375 in. (h – 10 mm).
W m 1 = flange design bolt load from eq. 2-5(c)(1)(1)
(c) The tubesheet shall be uniformly perforated over a
considering UHX-4(b)
nominally circular area, in either equilateral triangular or
UHX-9.4 Design Considerations square patterns. However, untubed lanes for pass parti-
tions are permitted.
(a) The designer shall take appropriate consideration
(d) The channel component integral with the tubesheet
of the stresses resulting from the pressure test required
(UHX-12.5, UHX-13.5, and UHX-14.5; configurations a, e,
by UG-99 or UG-100 [see UG-99(b) and UG-99(d)]. Special
f, and A) shall be either a cylinder or a hemispherical head
consideration shall be required for tubesheets that are
(see Figure UHX-10). The hemispherical head rules shall
gasketed on both sides when the pressure test in each
be used when the head is attached directly to the tube-
chamber is conducted independently and the bolt loading
sheet and there are no cylindrical sections between the
is only applied to the flanged extension during the pres-
head and the tubesheet. If a hemispherical head is at-
sure test.
tached to the hub of a tubesheet, the hub may be consid-
(b) If the tubesheet is grooved for a peripheral gasket,
ered part of the hemispherical head and not require an
the net thickness under the groove or between the groove
intervening cylinder, provided the hub complies with
and the outer edge of the tubesheet shall not be less than
one of the following conditions:
hr. Figure UHX-9 depicts thickness hr for some represen-
(1) It is shaped as a continuation of the head in accor-
tative configurations.
dance with Figure UHX-10, sketch (b).
(2) It meets the requirements of Figure UHX-10,
sketch (c).
For both cases, the tangent line of the head is coincident
with the adjacent face of the tubesheet.
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Figure UHX-9
Some Representative Configurations Describing the Minimum Required Thickness of the Tubesheet
Flanged Extension, hr
hr
hr
(a) Raised Face (b) Grooved for Ring Gasket
(e) The tube side and shell side pressures are assumed A L = total area of untubed lanes
to be uniform. These rules do not cover weight loadings = U L 1 L L 1 + U L 2 L L 2 + … (limited to 4D o p)
or pressure drop. c t = tubesheet corrosion allowance on the tube
(f) The design pressure or operating pressure defined side
in the nomenclature is the applicable pressure in the shell = 0 in the uncorroded condition
side or tube side chamber, including any static head, not D o = equivalent diameter of outer tube limit cir-
the coincident pressure defined in UG-21. For the cle [see Figure UHX-11.3-1, sketch (a)]
design-pressure-only conditions (design loading cases), d = diameter of tube hole
the design pressure shall be used. For the operating- d t = nominal outside diameter of tubes
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thermal-pressure conditions (operating loading cases), d* = effective tube hole diameter

either the operating pressure or design pressure shall E = modulus of elasticity for tubesheet material
be used. at tubesheet design temperature
(g) The design rules in UHX-12, UHX-13, and UHX-14 E t T = modulus of elasticity for tube material at
are based on a fully assembled heat exchanger. If pressure tubesheet design temperature
is to be applied to a partially assembled heat exchanger E * = effective modulus of elasticity of tubesheet
having a Configuration d tubesheet that is extended for in perforated region
bolting, special consideration, in addition to the rules giv- h = tubesheet thickness
en in UHX-9, UHX-12, UHX-13, and UHX-14, shall be given h g = tube side pass partition groove depth [see
to ensure that the tubesheet is not overstressed for the Figure UHX-11.3-1, sketch (c)]
condition considered. = effective tube side pass partition groove
depth
UHX-11 TUBESHEET CHARACTERISTICS L L 1 , L L 2 … = length(s) of untubed lane(s) (see Figure
UHX-11.1 Scope UHX-11.3-2)
ℓ t x = expanded length of tube in tubesheet
These rules cover the determination of the ligament ef-
(0 ≤ ℓ t x ≤ h ) [see Figure UHX-11.3-1, sketch
ficiencies, effective depth of the tube side pass partition
(b)]. An expanded tube‐to‐tubesheet joint is
groove, and effective elastic constants to be used in the
produced by applying pressure inside the
calculation of U‐tube, fixed, and floating tubesheets.
tube such that contact is established be-
UHX-11.2 Conditions of Applicability tween the tube and tubesheet. In selecting
an appropriate value of expanded length,
The general conditions of applicability given UHX-10 the designer shall consider the degree of in-
apply. itial expansion, differences in thermal ex-
ð19Þ UHX-11.3 Nomenclature pansion, or other factors that could result
in loosening of the tubes within the
The symbols described below are used for determining tubesheet.
the effective elastic constants.
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-11.3
Figure UHX-10 ð19Þ

Integral Channels
tc
Dc
(a) Cylindrical Channel [Note (1)] (b) Hemispherical Channel [Notes (2) and (3)]
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3:1 min. hub taper
Hemispherical shape fully

within tubesheet hub
(c) Hemispherical Channel With Tubesheet Hub Thicker Than Channel
NOTES:
(1) Length of cylinder shall be .
(2) Head shall be 180 deg with no intervening cylinders.
(3) These rules also apply to channels integral with tubesheets having extensions.
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MAX [(a),
MIN [(a),
(b),(c),...] = smallest of a, b, c,...
p = tube pitch
p* = effective tube pitch
ro = radius to outermost tube hole center [see
Figure UHX-11.3-1, sketch (a)]
S = allowable stress for tubesheet material at
tubesheet design temperature (see UG-23)
S t T = allowable stress for tube material at tube-
sheet design temperature (see UG-23)
NOTE: For a welded tube or pipe, use the allowable
stress for the equivalent seamless product. When
the allowable stress for the equivalent seamless
product is not available, divide the allowable stress
of the welded product by 0.85. (b) For tubes welded to the backside of the tubesheet
T ′ = tubesheet metal temperature at the rim [see Figure UHX-11.3-1, sketch (d)], calculate Do, μ , p *,
(see Figure UHX-11.3-3) μ*, and .
t t = nominal tube wall thickness
U L 1 , U L 2 ... = center‐to‐center distance(s) between adja-
cent tube rows of untubed lane(s), but not
to exceed 4p (see Figure UHX-11.3-2)
μ = basic ligament efficiency for shear
μ* = effective ligament efficiency for bending
ν * = effective Poisson’s ratio in perforated re-
gion of tubesheet
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ρ = tube expansion depth ratio = ℓ t x /h ,

(0 ≤ ρ ≤ 1)
UHX-11.4 Design Considerations
(a) Elastic moduli and allowable stresses shall be taken
at the design temperatures. However, for cases involving
thermal loading, it is permitted to use the operating tem-
peratures instead of the design temperatures.
(b) When the values calculated in this section are to be
used for fixed tubesheets, they shall be determined in
both the corroded and uncorroded conditions.
(c) ρ may be either calculated or chosen as a constant. UHX-11.5.2 Determination of Effective Elastic Prop-
erties. Determine the values for E * /E and ν * relative to
UHX-11.5 Calculation Procedure h /p using either Figure UHX-11.5.2-1 (equilateral trian-
gular pattern) or Figure UHX-11.5.2-2 (square pattern).
UHX-11.5.1 Determination of Effective Dimensions
and Ligament Efficiencies. From the geometry (see UHX-12 RULES FOR THE DESIGN OF U-TUBE
Figure UHX-11.3-1 and Figure UHX-11.3-2) and material TUBESHEETS
properties of the exchanger, calculate the required para-
meters in accordance with (a) or (b) below. UHX-12.1 Scope
(a) For geometries where the tubes extend through the These rules cover the design of tubesheets for U‐tube
tubesheet [see Figure UHX-11.3-1, sketch (b)], calculate heat exchangers. The tubesheet may have one of the six
D o , μ, d*, p *, μ *, and . configurations shown in Figure UHX-12.1:
(a) Configuration a: tubesheet integral with shell and
channel;
(b) Configuration b: tubesheet integral with shell and
gasketed with channel, extended as a flange;
(c) Configuration c: tubesheet integral with shell and
gasketed with channel, not extended as a flange;
(d) Configuration d: tubesheet gasketed with shell and
channel;
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Figure UHX-11.3-1 ð19Þ

Tubesheet Geometry
Do
tx
ro
p
tt
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dt
(a) Tubesheet Layout (b) Expanded Tube Joint
hg
h
tt
dt
(c) Tube Side Pass Partition Groove Depth (d) Tubes Welded to Back Side of Tubesheet [See Note (1)]
NOTE:
(1) d t − 2t t ≤ d < d t
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ð19Þ Figure UHX-11.3-2

Typical Untubed Lane Configurations
UL2
Do
Do
UL1 LL1
UL1 LL1
AL UL1 LL1 LL2 LL1 UL1

AL UL1LL1 UL2LL2
(a) One Lane (b) Two Lanes
Do
UL2 LL2
UL1 LL1
UL3 LL3
AL UL1LL1 UL2LL2 UL3LL3
(c) Three Lanes
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-12.1 – UHX-12.3
E = modulus of elasticity for tubesheet material

ð19Þ Figure UHX-11.3-3
at design temperature
Location of Tubesheet Metal Temperature, T',
E c = modulus of elasticity for channel material at
at Rim
design temperature
E s = modulus of elasticity for shell material at de-
Location of T ‘
sign temperature
G 1 = midpoint of contact between flange and
tubesheet
tc ts G c = diameter of channel gasket load reaction (see
Mandatory Appendix 2)
G s = diameter of shell gasket load reaction (see
h = tubesheet thickness
MAX [(a),
P s = shell side design pressure. For shell side vac-
Dc uum, use a negative value for Ps
P s d , m a x = maximum shell side design pressure
Pt Ps P s d , m i n = minimum shell side design pressure (nega-
tive if vacuum is specified, otherwise zero)
P t = tube side design pressure. For tube side vac-
h uum, use a negative value for P t
P t d , m a x = maximum tube side design pressure
P t d , m i n = minimum tube side design pressure (nega-
tive if vacuum is specified, otherwise zero)
S = allowable stress for tubesheet material at
tubesheet design temperature (see UG-23)
S c = allowable stress for channel material at de-
sign temperature
S s = allowable stress for shell material at design
temperature
(e) Configuration e: tubesheet gasketed with shell and NOTE: For a welded tube or pipe, use the allowable
stress for the equivalent seamless product. When
integral with channel, extended as a flange;
the allowable stress for the equivalent seamless pro-
(f) Configuration f: tubesheet gasketed with shell and duct is not available, divide the allowable stress of
integral with channel, not extended as a flange. the welded product by 0.85.
UHX-12.2 Conditions of Applicability S y = yield strength for tubesheet material at tube-

sheet design temperature
The general conditions of applicability given in UHX-10
S y , c = yield strength for channel material at design
apply.
temperature
ð19Þ UHX-12.3 Nomenclature S y , s = yield strength for shell material at design
temperature
The symbols described below are used for the design of
NOTE: The yield strength shall be taken from Section
the tubesheet. Symbols Do, E*, h′g, μ , μ *, and ν * are de-
II, Part D, Subpart 1, Table Y-1. When a yield strength
fined in UHX-11. value is not listed in Table Y‐1, one may be obtained
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by using the procedure in UG-28(c)(2), Step 3.

A = outside diameter of tubesheet, except as lim-
ited by UHX-10(b) t c = channel thickness
A p = total area enclosed by Cp t s = shell thickness
C = bolt circle diameter (see Mandatory Appen- W * = tubesheet effective bolt load determined in
dix 2) accordance with UHX-8
Cp = perimeter of the tube layout measured step- ν c = Poisson’s ratio of channel material
wise in increments of one tube pitch from ν s = Poisson’s ratio of shell material
the center‐to‐center of the outermost tubes
(see Figure UHX-12.2 )
D c = inside channel diameter
D s = inside shell diameter
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ð19Þ Figure UHX-11.5.2-1

Curves for the Determination of E*/E and ν* (Equilateral Triangular Pattern)
0.8 0.7
h/p
2.00
0.7 1.00
0.6
0.50
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.4 0.25
E /E
0.4

0.3 0.15
0.3
0.2
0.2 h/p
0.10
0.25 0.1
0.1
0.50
2.00
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0.10
0 0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6

(a) E*/E (Equilateral Triangular Pattern) (b)
(Equilateral Triangular Pattern)
(a) Equilateral Triangular Pattern: E* /E = α 0 + α 1μ* + α 2μ*2 + α 3μ*3 + α 4μ*4

h /p α0 α1 α2 α3 α4
0.10 0.0353 1.2502 −0.0491 0.3604 −0.6100
0.25 0.0135 0.9910 1.0080 −1.0498 0.0184
0.50 0.0054 0.5279 3.0461 −4.3657 1.9435
2.00 −0.0029 0.2126 3.9906 −6.1730 3.4307
(b) Equilateral Triangular Pattern: ν * = β 0 + β 1μ* + β 2μ*2 + β 3μ*3 + β 4μ*4

h /p β0 β1 β2 β3 β4
0.10 −0.0958 0.6209 −0.8683 2.1099 −1.6831
0.15 0.8897 −9.0855 36.1435 −59.5425 35.8223
0.25 0.7439 −4.4989 12.5779 −14.2092 5.7822
0.50 0.9100 −4.8901 12.4325 −12.7039 4.4298
1.00 0.9923 −4.8759 12.3572 −13.7214 5.7629
2.0 0.9966 −4.1978 9.0478 −7.9955 2.2398
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) The polynomial equations given in the tabular part of this Figure can be used in lieu of the curves.
(b) For both parts (a) and (b) in the tabular part of this Figure, these coefficients are only valid for 0.1 ≤ μ * ≤ 0.6.
(c) For both parts (a) and (b) in the tabular part of this Figure: for values of h /p lower than 0.1, use h /p = 0.1; for values of h /p higher than
2.0, use h /p = 2.0.
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Figure UHX-11.5.2-2 ð19Þ

Curves for the Determination of E */E and ν * (Square Pattern)
0.8 0.4
h/p
0.7 2.00
1.00
0.6 0.3 0.50
0.5 0.25
E*/E
0.4 0.2
0.3
h/p v* 0.15
0.10
0.2 0.25 0.1
0.50
2.00
0.1
0.10
0 0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6
* *
(a) E*/E (Square Pattern) (b) v* (Square Pattern)
(a) Square Pattern: E*/E = α 0 + α 1μ* + α 2μ*2 + α 3μ*3 + α 4μ*4

h /p α0 α1 α2 α3 α4
0.10 0.0676 1.5756 −1.2119 1.7715 −1.2628
0.25 0.0250 1.9251 −3.5230 6.9830 −5.0017
0.50 0.0394 1.3024 −1.1041 2.8714 −2.3994
2.00 0.0372 1.0314 −0.6402 2.6201 −2.1929
(b) Square Pattern: ν* = β 0 + β 1μ* + β 2μ*2 + β 3μ*3 + β 4μ*4

h /p β0 β1 β2 β3 β4
0.10 −0.0791 0.6008 −0.3468 0.4858 −0.3606
0.15 0.3345 −2.8420 10.9709 −15.8994 8.3516
0.25 0.4296 −2.6350 8.6864 −11.5227 5.8544
0.50 0.3636 −0.8057 2.0463 −2.2902 1.1862
1.00 0.3527 −0.2842 0.4354 −0.0901 −0.1590
2.00 0.3341 0.1260 −0.6920 0.6877 −0.0600
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) The polynomial equations given in the tabular part of this Figure can be used in lieu of the curves.
(b) For both parts (a) and (b) in the tabular part of this Figure, these coefficients are only valid for 0.1 ≤ μ * ≤ 0.6.
(c) For both parts (a) and (b) in the tabular part of this Figure: for values of h /p lower than 0.1, use h /p = 0.1; for values of h /p higher than
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UHX-12.3
Figure UHX-12.1
U-Tube Tubesheet Configurations
tc ts ts
ts
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A A
C C
G1
A Pt Ps Pt Ps
Ps C
Pt
Gc Ds Gc Ds
Dc Ds
h h
h
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(a) Configuration a: (b) Configuration b: (c) Configuration c:
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A (extended)
tc
A A C
A
C Pt Ps Pt Ps
C (not G1
Pt Ps extended) Dc Gs Dc Gs
Gc h h
Gs
h
Ds
(d) Configuration d: (e) Configuration e: (f) Configuration f:

Tubesheet Gasketed With Shell and Channel Tubesheet Gasketed With Shell and Integral Tubesheet Gasketed With Shell and Integral
Figure UHX-12.2
Tube Layout Perimeter
(a) Equilateral Triangular Pattern
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(b) Square Pattern
GENERAL NOTE: C p (perimeter) is the length of the heavy line.
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UHX-12.4 Design Considerations Configurations d, e, and f:

(a) The various loading conditions to be considered
shall include, but not be limited to, normal operating,
startup, shutdown, cleaning, and upset conditions, which
may govern the design of the tubesheet.
For each of these conditions, the following loading Configurations a, e, and f:
cases shall be considered:
(1) Design Loading Cases. Table UHX-12.4-1 provides
the load combinations required to evaluate the heat ex-
changer for the design condition. When P s d , m i n and
P t d , m i n are both zero, design loading case 4 does not Configurations b, c, and d:
need to be considered.
(2) When differential design pressure is specified by
the user or his designated agent, the design shall be based
only on loading case 3. If the tube side is the higher‐
pressure side, Pt shall be the tube side design pressure
For each loading case, calculate moment MTS due to
and Ps shall be Pt less the differential design pressure. If
pressures Ps and Pt acting on the unperforated tubesheet
the shell side is the higher‐pressure side, Ps shall be the
rim.
shell side design pressure and Pt shall be Ps less the differ-
ential design pressure.
(3) The designer should take appropriate considera-
tion of the stresses resulting from the pressure test re-
quired by UG-99 or UG-100 [see UG-99(d)].
(b) As the calculation procedure is iterative, a value h
shall be assumed for the tubesheet thickness to calculate
and check that the maximum stresses in tubesheet, shell,
and channel are within the maximum permissible stress UHX-12.5.3 Step 3. Calculate h/p. If ρ changes, recal-
limits. culate d * and μ * from UHX-11.5.1.
(c) The designer may consider the tubesheet as simply Determine E * / E a n d ν * r el ati ve to h / p from
supported in accordance with UHX-12.6. UHX-11.5.2.
Configurations a, b, c, e, and f: Proceed to UHX-12.5.4.
UHX-12.5 Calculation Procedure Configuration d: Proceed to UHX-12.5.5.
The procedure for the design of a tubesheet for a UHX-12.5.4 Step 4. Configurations a, b, and c: Calcu-
U‐tube heat exchanger is as follows: late shell coefficients β s , ks, λ s , δ s , and ω s .
UHX-12.5.1 Step 1. Determine Do, μ, μ*, and from
UHX-11.5.1.
UHX-12.5.2 Step 2. Calculate diameter ratios ρ s and
ρ c . Configurations a, b, and c:
Table UHX-12.4-1
Design Shell Side Tube Side

Loading Design Design
Case Pressure, P s Pressure, P t
1 Psd,min Ptd,max
2 Psd,max Ptd,min
3 Psd,max Ptd,max
4 Psd,min Ptd,min Configurations a, e, and f: Calculate channel coefficients
β c , kc, λ c , δ c , and ω c .
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UHX-12.5.6 Step 6. For each loading case, calculate

moment M* acting on the unperforated tubesheet rim.
Configuration a:
Configuration b:
Configuration c:
For a cylinder:
Configuration d:
For a hemispherical head:
Configuration e:
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UHX-12.5.5 Step 5. Calculate diameter ratio K . Configuration f:
Calculate coefficient F .
Configuration a: UHX-12.5.7 Step 7. For each loading case, calculate
the maximum bending moments acting on the tubesheet
at the periphery Mp and at the center Mo.
Configurations b and c:
Configuration d:
For each loading case, determine the maximum bend-
ing moment M acting on the tubesheet.
Configurations e and f:

the tubesheet bending stress σ .
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If σ ≤ 2S , the assumed tubesheet thickness is accept-

able for bending. Otherwise, increase the assumed tube-
sheet thickness h and return to the step in UHX-12.5.1.
ð19Þ UHX-12.5.9 Step 9. For each loading case, calculate
the average shear stress in the tubesheet at the outer edge
of the perforated region, if required.
(a) If , the shear stress is not re-
quired to be calculated. Proceed to the step in (c).

(b) Calculate the average shear stress, τ. Configuration a: If σ s ≤ 1.5Ss and σ c ≤ 1.5Sc, the shell
and channel designs are acceptable and the calculation
procedure is complete. Otherwise, proceed to
UHX-12.5.11.
Configurations b and c: If σ s ≤ 1.5Ss, the shell design is
acceptable and the calculation procedure is complete.
If τ ≤ MIN[0.8S , 0.533S y ], the assumed tubesheet thick-
Otherwise, proceed to UHX-12.5.11.
ness is acceptable for shear. Otherwise, increase the as-
Configurations e and f: If σ c ≤ 1.5Sc, the channel design
sumed tubesheet thickness, h , and return to UHX-12.5.1.
is acceptable and the calculation procedure is complete.
(c) Configurations a, b, c, e, and f: Proceed to
Otherwise, proceed to UHX-12.5.11.
UHX-12.5.10. Configuration d: The calculation procedure
is complete. UHX-12.5.11 Step 11. The design shall be reconsid-
ered. One or a combination of the following three options
may be used.
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the stresses in the shell and/or channel integral with the
Option 1. Increase the assumed tubesheet thickness h
tubesheet.
and return to UHX-12.5.1.
Configurations a, b, and c: The shell shall have a uni-
Option 2. Increase the integral shell and/or channel
form thickness of ts for a minimum length of ad- thickness as follows:
jacent to the tubesheet. Calculate the axial membrane Configurations a, b, and c: If σ s > 1.5Ss, increase the
stress σ s , m , axial bending stress σ s , b , and total axial shell thickness ts.
stress σ s , in the shell at its junction to the tubesheet. Configurations a, e, and f: If σ c > 1.5Sc increase the
channel thickness tc.
Return to UHX-12.5.1.
Option 3. Perform a simplified elastic–plastic calcula-
tion for each applicable loading case by using a reduced
effective modulus for the integral shell and/or channel
to reflect the anticipated load shift resulting from plastic
action at the integral shell and/or channel‐to‐tubesheet
junction. This may result in a higher tubesheet bending
stress σ . This option shall not be used at temperatures
where the time‐dependent properties govern the allow-
able stress.
Configuration a: This option may only be used when
σ s ≤ SPS,s and σ c ≤ SPS,c. In UHX-12.5.4, if σ s > 1.5 Ss, re-
place E s with and recalculate k s and
Configurations a, e, and f: A cylindrical channel shall
have a uniform thickness of tc for a minimum length of λ s . If σ c > 1.5 Sc, replace Ec with and re-
adjacent to the tubesheet. Calculate the axial calculate kc and λ c .
Configurations b and c: This option may only be used
membrane stress σ c , m , axial bending stress σ c , b , and total
when σ s ≤ S P S , s . In UHX-12.5.4, replace E s with
axial stress σ c , in the channel at its junction to the
tubesheet. and recalculate ks and λ s .
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Configurations e and f: This option may only be used (a) Configuration a: tubesheet integral with shell and
when σ c ≤ S P S , c . In UHX-12.5.4, replace E c with channel;
and recalculate kc and λ c . (b) Configuration b: tubesheet integral with shell and
Configurations a, b, c, e, and f: Perform the steps in
(c) Configuration c: tubesheet integral with shell and
UHX-12.5.5 and UHX-12.5.7, and recalculate the tubesheet
bending stress σ given in UHX-12.5.8.
(d) Configuration d: tubesheet gasketed with shell and
If σ ≤ 2S, the assumed tubesheet thickness h is accept-
channel.
able and the design is complete. Otherwise, the design
shall be reconsidered by using Option 1 or 2. UHX-13.2 Conditions of Applicability
UHX-12.6 Calculation Procedure for Simply The two tubesheets shall have the same thickness, ma-
Supported U-Tube Tubesheets terial and edge conditions.
UHX-12.6.1 Scope. This procedure describes how to UHX-13.3 Nomenclature
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use the rules of UHX-12.5 when the effect of the stiffness
of the integral channel and/or shell is not considered. The symbols described below are used for the design of
the tubesheets. Symbols Do, E*, , μ, μ* and ν * are de-
UHX-12.6.2 Conditions of Applicability. This calcu-
lation procedure applies only when the tubesheet is inte- fined in UHX-11.
gral with the shell or channel (configurations a, b, c, e, and A = outside diameter of tubesheet, except as lim-
f). ited by UHX-10(b)
UHX-12.6.3 Calculation Procedure. The calculation a c = radial channel dimension
procedure outlined in UHX-12.5 shall be performed ac- Configuration a: ac = Dc/2
counting for the following modifications: Configurations b, c, and d: ac = Gc/2
(a) P e r f o r m t h e s t e p s i n U H X - 1 2 . 5 . 1 t h r o u g h a o = equivalent radius of outer tube limit circle
UHX-12.5.9. A P = total area enclosed by CP
(b) Perform the step in UHX-12.5.10 except as follows: a s = radial shell dimension
(1) The shell (configurations a, b, and c) is not re- Configurations a, b, and c: as = Ds/2
quired to meet a minimum length requirement. Configuration d: as = Gs/2
(2) The channel (configurations a, e, and f) is not re- C = bolt circle diameter (see Mandatory Appen-
quired to meet a minimum length requirement. dix 2)
(3) Configuration a: If σ s ≤ SPS,s and σ c ≤ SPS,c, then C P = perimeter of the tube layout measured step-
the shell and channel are acceptable. Otherwise, increase wise in increments of one tube pitch from
the thickness of the overstressed component(s) (shell the center‐to‐center of the outermost tubes
and/or channel) and return to UHX-12.5.1. (see Figure UHX-12.2)
Configurations b and c: If σ s ≤ SPS,s, then the shell is D c = inside channel diameter
acceptable. Otherwise, increase the thickness of the shell D J = inside diameter of the expansion joint at its
and return to UHX-12.5.1. convolution height
Configurations e and f: If σ c ≤ SPS,c, then the channel D s = inside shell diameter
is acceptable. Otherwise, increase the thickness of the d t = nominal outside diameter of tubes
channel and return to UHX-12.5.1. E = modulus of elasticity for tubesheet material
(c) Do not perform the step in UHX-12.5.11. at T
(d) Repeat the steps in UHX-12.5.1 through UHX-12.5.8 E c = modulus of elasticity for channel material at
with the following changes until the tubesheet stress cri- Tc
teria have been met: E s = modulus of elasticity for shell material at Ts
(1) UHX-12.5.4 (Step 4): E s , w = joint efficiency (longitudinal stress) for shell
Configurations a, b, and c: β s = 0, ks = 0, λ s = 0, δ s = 0. E t = modulus of elasticity for tube material at Tt
Configurations a, e, and f: β c = 0, kc = 0, λ c = 0, δ c = 0. G 1 = midpoint of contact between flange and
(2) UHX-12.5.7 (Step 7): M = |Mo|. tubesheet
G c = diameter of channel gasket load reaction (see
UHX-13 RULES FOR THE DESIGN OF FIXED Mandatory Appendix 2)
TUBESHEETS G s = diameter of shell gasket load reaction (see
UHX-13.1 Scope Mandatory Appendix 2)
These rules cover the design of tubesheets for fixed J = ratio of expansion joint to shell axial rigidity
tubesheet heat exchangers. The tubesheets may have (J = 1.0 if no expansion joint)
one of the four configurations shown in Figure UHX-13.1:
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k = constant accounting for the method of sup- Sy , c = yield strength for channel material at Tc
port for the unsupported tube span under Sy , s = yield strength for shell material at Ts
consideration Sy , t = yield strength for tube material at Tt
= 0.6 for unsupported spans between two NOTE: The yield strength shall be taken from Section
tubesheets II, Part D, Subpart 1, Table Y-1. When a yield strength
= 0.8 for unsupported spans between a tube- value is not listed in Table Y-1, one may be obtained
sheet and a tube support by using the procedure in UG-28(c)(2), Step 3.
= 1.0 for unsupported spans between two tube T = tubesheet design temperature for the design
supports condition or operating metal temperature for
K J = axial rigidity of expansion joint, total force/ operating condition x , as applicable [see
elongation UHX-13.4(b)]
L = tube length between inner tubesheet faces T c = channel design temperature for the design
= L t − 2h condition or operating metal temperature
L t = tube length between outer tubesheet faces for operating condition x , as applicable [see
MAX [(a), UHX-13.4(b)]
(b),(c),...] = greatest of a, b, c,... t c = channel thickness
N t = number of tubes T s = shell design temperature for the design con-
P e = effective pressure acting on tubesheet dition or operating metal temperature for op-
P s = shell side design or operating pressure, as erating condition x , as applicable [see
applicable. For shell side vacuum, use a nega- UHX-13.4(b)]
tive value for P s t s = shell thickness
P s d , m a x = maximum shell side design pressure T s , m = mean shell metal temperature along shell
P s d , m i n = minimum shell side design pressure (nega- length
tive if vacuum is specified, otherwise zero) T s , m x = shell axial mean metal temperature for oper-
P s o x , m a x = max.(0, maximum shell side operating pres- ating condition x, as applicable
sure for operating condition x) T t = tube design temperature for the design con-
P s o x , m i n = min.(0, minimum shell side operating pres- dition or operating metal temperature for op-
sure for operating condition x) erating condition x , as applicable [see
P t = tube side design or operating pressure, as ap- UHX-13.4(b)]
plicable. For tube side vacuum, use a negative t t = nominal tube wall thickness
value for P t T t , m = mean tube metal temperature along tube
P t d , m a x = maximum tube side design pressure length
P t d , m i n = minimum tube side design pressure (nega- T t , m x = tube axial mean metal temperature for oper-
tive if vacuum is specified, otherwise zero) ating condition x, as applicable
P t o x , m a x = max.(0, maximum tube side operating pres- W t = tube-to-tubesheet joint load
sure for operating condition x) W * = tubesheet effective bolt load determined in
P t o x , m i n = min.(0, minimum tube side operating pres- accordance with UHX-8
sure for operating condition x) x = 1, 2, 3, ..., n, integer denoting applicable oper-
S = allowable stress for tubesheet material at T ating condition under consideration (e.g.,
S c = allowable stress for channel material at Tc normal operating, start-up, shutdown, clean-
S P S = allowable primary plus secondary stress for ing, upset)
tubesheet material at T per UG-23(e) ℓ = unsupported tube span under consideration
SP S , c = allowable primary plus secondary stress for α s , m = mean coefficient of thermal expansion of
channel material at Tc per UG-23(e) shell material at T s , m
SP S , s = allowable primary plus secondary stress for α t , m = mean coefficient of thermal expansion of
shell material at Ts per UG-23(e) tube material at T t , m
S s = allowable stress for shell material at Ts γ = axial differential thermal expansion between
Ss , b = maximum allowable longitudinal compres- tubes and shell
sive stress in accordance with UG-23(b) for Δ J = axial displacement over the length of the
the shell thin-walled bellows element (see UHX-16)
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S t = allowable stress for tube material at Tt Δ s = shell axial displacement over the length be-
NOTE: For a welded tube or pipe, use the allowable tween the inner tubesheet faces, L [see
stress for the equivalent seamless product. When UHX-17(c)]
the allowable stress for the equivalent seamless pro- ν = Poisson’s ratio of tubesheet material
duct is not available, divide the allowable stress of the
ν c = Poisson’s ratio of channel material
welded product by 0.85.
ν s = Poisson’s ratio of shell material
S y = yield strength for tubesheet material at T
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ν t = Poisson’s ratio of tube material in the equations the nominal thickness of tubesheet,
tubes, shell, and channel, in both corroded and uncor-
UHX-13.4 Design Considerations
roded conditions.
(a) It is generally not possible to determine, by obser- (d) The designer shall consider the effect of radial dif-
vation, the most severe condition of coincident pressure, ferential thermal expansion between the tubesheet and
temperature, and differential thermal expansion. Thus, it integral shell or channel (configurations a, b, and c) in ac-
is necessary to evaluate all the anticipated loading condi- cordance with UHX-13.8, if required by UHX-13.8.1.
tions to ensure that the worst load combination has been (e) The designer may consider the tubesheet as simply
considered in the design. supported in accordance with UHX-13.9.
The user or his designated agent shall specify all the de-
sign and operating conditions that govern the design of UHX-13.5 Calculation Procedure
the main components of the heat exchanger (i.e., tube- The procedure for the design of tubesheets for a fixed
sheets, tubes, shell, channel, tube-to-tubesheet joint). tubesheet heat exchanger is as follows.
These shall include, but not be limited to, normal operat-
ing, start-up, shutdown, cleaning, and upset conditions. UHX-13.5.1 Step 1. Determine D o , μ, μ* , and from
For each of these conditions, the following loading UHX-11.5.1.
cases shall be considered to determine the effective pres- Operating loading cases:
sure, P e , to be used in the design formulas: Calculate a o , ρ s , ρ c , x s , and x t .
(1) Design Loading Cases. Table UHX-13.4-1 provides
the load combinations required to evaluate the heat ex-
changer for the design condition. When P s d , m i n and
P t d , m i n are both zero, design loading case 4 does not
need to be considered.
(2) Operating Loading Cases. Table UHX-13.4-2 pro-
vides the load combinations required to evaluate the heat
exchanger for each operating condition x.
(3) When differential pressure design is specified by
the user or his designated agent, the design shall be based
only on design loading case 3 and operating loading cases
3 and 4 for each specified operating condition. If the tube
side is the higher-pressure side, P t shall be the tube side
design pressure and P s shall be P t less the differential de-
sign pressure. If the shell side is the higher-pressure side,
P s shall be the shell side design pressure and P t shall be
the P s less the differential pressure. For the operating
loading cases, the differential pressure and the individual
operating pressures shall not exceed the values used for
design.
(4) The designer should take appropriate considera- UHX-13.5.2 Step 2. Calculate the shell axial stiffness
tion of the stresses resulting from the pressure test re- Ks, tube axial stiffness Kt, and stiffness factors Ks,t and J .
quired by UG-99 or UG-100 [see UG-99(d)].
(b) The elastic moduli, yield strengths, and allowable
stresses shall be taken at the design temperatures for
the design loading cases and may be taken at the operat-
ing metal temperature of the component under consid-
eration for operating condition x.
(c) As the calculation procedure is iterative, a value h
and check that the maximum stresses in tubesheet, tubes,
shell, and channel are within the maximum permissible
stress limits, and that the resulting tube-to-tubesheet
joint load is acceptable.
Because any increase of tubesheet thickness may lead
to overstresses in the tubes, shell, channel, or tube-to-
tubesheet joint, a final check shall be performed, using
Calculate shell coefficients β s , ks, λ s , and δ s .
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UHX-13.5.2 ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019
Figure UHX-13.1
Fixed Tubesheet Configurations
(a) Configuration a: (b) Configuration b:

Tubesheet Integral With Shell and Channel Tubesheet Integral With Shell and Gasketed
With Channel, Extended as a Flange
(c) Configuration c: (d) Configuration d:

Tubesheet Integral With Shell and Gasketed Tubesheet Gasketed With Shell and Channel
With Channel, Not Extended as a Flange
GENERAL NOTE: The expansion joint detail in Configuration a applies to bellows, flanged‐and‐flued, and flanged‐only expansion joints for
Configurations a, b, c, and d.
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-13.5.2
Table UHX-13.1 ð19Þ

Formulas for Determination of Zd, Zv, Zm, Zw, and Fm
(1) Calculate Kelvin functions of order 0 relative to x, where x varies from 0 to Xa such that [Note (1)]:
and their derivatives:
(2) Calculate functions ψ 1 (x) and ψ 2 (x ) relative to x:
(3) Calculate Za, Zd, Zv, Zw, and Zm relative to X a :
(4) Calculate functions Qm (x ) and Qv (x) relative to x :
(5) For each loading case, calculate Fm (x ) relative to x:
(6) Fm is the maximum of the absolute value of Fm(x ) when x varies from 0 to Xa such that :
NOTE:
(1) Use m = 4 + X a /2 (rounded to the nearest integer) to obtain an adequate approximation of the Kelvin functions and their derivatives.
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Table UHX-13.2
Formulas for Determination of F t , m i n and F t , m a x
Step No. Description
1 Follow steps (1), (2), and (3) in Table UHX-13.1.
2 Calculate functions Zd(x) and Zw(x) relative to x:
3 For each loading case, calculate Ft(x) relative to x in accordance with a or b below.
(a) When Pe ≠ 0
(b) When Pe = 0
4 Calculate the minimum and maximum values, F t,min and F t,max, of Ft (x ) when x varies from 0 to Xa such that 0 ≤ x ≤ Xa. Ft,min
and F t,max may be positive or negative.
When Pe ≠ 0, see Figures LL-1 and LL-2 in Nonmandatory Appendix LL for a graphical representation of F t,min and F t,max.
Configurations a, b, and c: Configuration a:
For a cylinder:
Configuration d: β s = 0, k s = 0, λ s = 0, δ s = 0
Calculate channel coefficients β c , k c , λ c , and δ c .
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Figure UHX-13.2
Zd, Zv, Zw, and Zm Versus Xa
0.80
0.70
0.60
0.50
Zd, Zv, Zw, or Zm
0.40
Zd
0.30
0.20
Zm
0.10
Zv = Zw
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Xa
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Curves giving Zd, Zv, Zw, or Zm are valid for v * = 0.4. They are sufficiently accurate to be used for other values of v *.
(b) For Xa > 12.0, see Table UHX-13.1.
For a hemispherical head:
Table UHX-13.4-1 Configurations b, c, d: β c = 0, k c = 0, λ c = 0, δ c = 0

UHX-13.5.3 Step 3. Calculate h/p. If ρ changes, recal-
Design Shell Side Tube Side culate d * and μ * from UHX-11.5.1.
Loading Design Design Determin e E * /E an d ν * r ela tive t o h /p f r o m
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Case Pressure, P s Pressure, P t UHX-11.5.2.

1 Psd,min Ptd,max Calculate Xa.
2 Psd,max Ptd,min
3 Psd,max Ptd,max
4 Psd,min Ptd,min
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Table UHX-13.4-2
Operating Operating Pressure Axial Mean Metal Temperature

Loading Case Shell Side, P s Tube Side, P t Tubes, T t , m Shell, T s , m
1 Psox,min Ptox,max Tt,mx Ts,mx
2 Psox,max Ptox,min Tt,mx Ts,mx
3 Psox,max Ptox,max Tt,mx Ts,mx
4 Psox,min Ptox,min Tt,mx Ts,mx
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Using the calculated value of X a, enter either Table
UHX-13.1 or Figure UHX-13.2 to determine Zd , Z v , Z w ,
and Zm.
UHX-13.5.4 Step 4. Calculate diameter ratio K and
coefficient F .
UHX-13.5.5 Step 5.
(a) Calculate γ .
Design loading cases: γ = 0.
Operating loading cases:
Calculate Φ, Q 1, Q Z 1, Q Z 2, and U.
(b) Calculate ω s , , and ω c , .
ð19Þ Figure UHX-13.4

Different Shell Thicknesses and/or Material Adjacent to the Tubesheets
Lt
Configuration L Configuration
a, b, or c a, b, or c
1 L– 1– 1 1
tc ts,1 ts,1 tc
h h
s,m,1 s,m ts
Tubesheet
Tubesheet
Es,1 Es
Dc Ds Dc
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(c) Calculate γ b . Q 2.
Configuration a:
Configuration b: For each loading case, calculate the maximum bending

stress in the tubesheet in accordance with (a) or (b)
below.
(a) When Pe ≠ 0:
(1) Calculate Q 3.
Configuration c:
(2) For each loading case, determine coefficient Fm

Configuration d: from either Table UHX-13.1 or Figures UHX-13.5.7-1
and UHX-13.5.7-2 and calculate the maximum bending
stress σ .

, , P γ , PW, Prim, and effective pressure Pe.
(b) When P e = 0, calculate the maximum bending
stress σ .
For the design loading cases, if |σ | ≤ 1.5S , and for the

operating loading cases, if |σ | ≤ SPS, the assumed tube-
sheet thickness is acceptable for bending. Otherwise, in-
crease the assumed tubesheet thickness h and return to
the step in UHX-13.5.1.
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UHX-13.5.8 Step 8. For each loading case, calculate ð19Þ

the average shear stress in the tubesheet at the outer edge
of the perforated region, if required.
(a) If , the shear stress is not required to
be calculated. Proceed to UHX-13.5.9.
(b) Calculate the average shear stress, τ .
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ð19Þ Figure UHX-13.5.7-1

F m Versus X a (0.0 ≤ Q 3 ≤ 0.8)
0.7
0.6
0.5
Q3 = 0.8
0.4
Q3 = 0.7
Fm
Q3 = 0.6
0.3
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Q3 = 0.5
Q3 = 0.4
0.2
Q3 = 0.3
Q3 = 0.2
0.1
Q3 = 0.1
Q3 = 0.0
0
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0
Xa
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Curves giving F m are valid for v *= 0.4. They are sufficiently accurate to be used for other values of v * .
(b) For values of X a and Q 3 beyond those given by the curves, see Table UHX-13.1.
If |τ | ≤ MIN[0.8S , 0.533S y ], the assumed tubesheet

thickness is acceptable for shear. Otherwise, increase (-b) When Pe = 0:
the assumed tubesheet thickness, h , and return to
UHX-13.5.1.
UHX-13.5.9 Step 9. Perform this step for each load-
ing case.
(a) Check the axial tube stress.
(1) For each loading case, determine coefficients
F t,min and F t,max from Table UHX-13.2 and calculate the
two extreme values of tube stress, σ t , 1 and σ t , 2 . The val-
ues for σ t , 1 and σ t , 2 may be positive or negative. (2) Determine σ t , m a x = MAX (|σ t , 1 |, |σ t , 2 |).
(-a) When Pe ≠ 0: For the design loading cases, if σ t , m a x > St, and for
the operating loading cases, if σ t , m a x > 2St, reconsider
the tube design and return to the step in UHX-13.5.1.
(b) Check the tube-to-tubesheet joint design.
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-13.5.9
Figure UHX-13.5.7-2 ð19Þ

Fm Versus Xa (−0.8 ≤ Q 3 ≤ 0.0)
0.4
Q3 = –0.8
Q3 = –0.7
0.3 Q3 = –0.6
Q3 = –0.5
Fm
0.2 Q3 = –0.4
Q3 = –0.3
0.1 Q3 = –0.2
Q3 = –0.1
Q3 = 0.0
0
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0
Xa
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Curves giving F m are valid for v * = 0.4. They are sufficiently accurate to be used for other values of v * .
(b) For values of X a and Q 3 beyond those given by the curves, see Table UHX-13.1.
(1) Calculate the largest tube-to-tubesheet joint load, (1) Calculate the largest equivalent unsupported
Wt. buckling length of the tube ℓ t considering the unsup-
ported tube spans ℓ and their corresponding method of
support k.
(2) Determine the maximum allowable load for the
tube-to-tubesheet joint design, L m a x . For tube-to-
tubesheet joints with full strength welds, L m a x shall be
determined in accordance with UW-20. For tube-to- (2) Calculate r t , F t , and C t .
tubesheet joints with partial strength welds, L m a x shall
be determined in accordance with UW-20, UW-18(d), or
Nonmandatory Appendix A, as applicable. For all other
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tube joints, L m a x shall be determined in accordance with

Nonmandatory Appendix A.
If W t > L m a x , reconsider the tube-to-tubesheet joint
design.
If W t ≤ L m a x , tube-to-tubesheet joint design is
acceptable.
If σ t , 1 or σ t , 2 is negative, proceed to (c) below.
If σ t , 1 and σ t , 2 are positive, the tube design is ac-
ceptable. Proceed to the step in UHX-13.5.10.
(c) Check the tubes for buckling.
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(3) Determine the factor of safety F s in accordance UHX-13.5.11 Step 11. For each loading case, calculate
with (-a) or (-b) below: the stresses in the shell and/or channel when integral
(-a) When Pe ≠ 0, with the tubesheet (Configurations a, b, and c).
(a) Shell Stresses (Configurations a, b, and c). The shell
F s = MAX {[3.25-0.25(Z d + Q 3 Z w )X a 4], [1.25]}
shall have a uniform thickness of ts for a minimum length
Fs need not be taken greater than 2.0. of adjacent to the tubesheet. Calculate the axial
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(-b) When Pe = 0, Fs = 1.25. membrane stress σ s , m , axial bending stress σ s , b , and total
(4) Determine the maximum permissible buckling axial stress σ s , in the shell at its junction to the tubesheet.
stress limit Stb for the tubes in accordance with (-a) or
(-b) below:
(-a) When Ct ≤ Ft
(-b) When Ct > Ft
(5) Determine σ t , m i n = MIN(σ t , 1 , σ t , 2 ). (b) Channel Stresses (Configuration a). When the chan-
If |σ t , m i n | > Stb, reconsider the tube design and re- nel is cylindrical, it shall have a uniform thickness of tc for
turn to the step in UHX-13.5.1.
a minimum length of adjacent to the tubesheet.
If |σ t , m i n | ≤ Stb, the tube design is acceptable. Pro-
ceed to the step in UHX-13.5.10. Calculate the axial membrane stress σ c , m , axial bending
stress σ c , b , and total axial stress σ c , in the channel at
UHX-13.5.10 Step 10. Perform this step for each load- its junction to the tubesheet.
ing case.
(a) Calculate the axial membrane stress, σ s , m , in each
different shell section. For shell sections integral with
the tubesheet having a different material and/or thick-
ness than the shell, refer to UHX-13.6 for the
nomenclature.
For the design loading cases, if |σ s , m | > SsEs,w, and for

the operating loading cases, if |σ s , m | > S P S , s , reconsider
the shell design and return to the step in UHX-13.5.1.
If σ s , m is negative, proceed to (b) below.
If σ s , m is positive, the shell design is acceptable. (c) Stress Limitations
Configurations a, b, and c: Proceed to the step in Configuration a: For the design loading cases, if σ s ≤ 1.5
UHX-13.5.11. S s and σ c ≤ 1.5 S c , and for the operating loading cases, if
Configuration d: The calculation procedure is complete. σ s ≤ S P S , s and σ c ≤ S P S , c , the shell and channel designs
(b) Determine the maximum allowable longitudinal are acceptable, and the calculation procedure is complete.
compressive stress, Ss,b. Otherwise, proceed to the step in UHX-13.5.12.
If |σ s , m | > Ss,b, reconsider the shell design and return to Configurations b and c: For the design loading cases, if
the step in UHX-13.5.1. σ s ≤ 1.5 Ss, and for the operating loading cases, if σ s ≤ SPS,s,
If |σ s , m | ≤ Ss,b, the shell design is acceptable. the shell design is acceptable, and the calculation proce-
Configurations a, b, and c: Proceed to the step in dure is complete. Otherwise, proceed to the step in
UHX-13.5.11. UHX-13.5.12.
Configuration d: The calculation procedure is complete. UHX-13.5.12 Step 12. The design shall be reconsid-
ered by using one or a combination of the following three
options:
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-13.5.12.1 – UHX-13.7.1
UHX-13.5.12.1 Option 1. Increase the assumed (a) The shell shall have a thickness of t s,1 for a mini-
tubesheet thickness h and return to the step in mum length of adjacent to the tubesheets.
UHX-13.5.1.
(b) In the step in UHX-13.5.2, replace the formula for Ks
UHX-13.5.12.2 Option 2. Increase the integral shell with:
and/or channel thickness as follows:
Configurations a, b, and c: If σ s > 1.5 S s , increase the
shell thickness t s and return to UHX-13.5.1 (Step 1). It
is permitted to increase the shell thickness adjacent to
the tubesheet only. (See UHX-13.6.)
Configuration a: If σ c > 1.5 S c , increase the channel
thickness t c and return to the step in UHX-13.5.1. Calculate Ks,t and J, replacing Ks with . Calculate β s ,
k s , and δ s , replacing ts with t s,1 and Es with E s,1.
UHX-13.5.12.3 Option 3. Perform the elastic–
(c) In the step in UHX-13.5.5, replace the formula for γ
plastic calculation procedure as defined in UHX-13.7 only
with:
when the conditions of applicability stated in UHX-13.7.2
are satisfied.
UHX-13.6 Calculation Procedure for Effect of

Different Shell Material and Thickness
Adjacent to the Tubesheet
UHX-13.6.1 Scope. (d) In the step in UHX-13.5.6, calculate P γ , replacing γ
(a) This procedure describes how to use the rules of with γ *.
UHX-13.5 when the shell has a different thickness and/ (e) In the step in UHX-13.5.10, calculate σ s , m , replacing
or a different material adjacent to the tubesheet (see ts with ts,1. Replace Ss with Ss,1 and S s , b with Ss,b,1.
Figure UHX-13.4). (f) In the step in UHX-13.5.11, calculate σ s , m and σ s , b ,
(b) Use of this procedure may result in a smaller tube- replacing ts with ts,1 and Es with Es,1. Replace Ss with Ss,1
sheet thickness and should be considered when optimiza- and SPS,s with SPS,s,1.
tion of the tubesheet thickness or shell stress is desired. If the elastic–plastic calculation procedure of UHX-13.7
is being performed, replace Sy,s with Sy,s,1, SPS,s with SPS,s,1,
and Es with Es,1 in UHX-13.7.
lation procedure applies only when the shell is integral
If the radial thermal expansion procedure of UHX-13.8
with the tubesheet (Configurations a, b, and c).
is being performed, replace ts with ts,1 and Es with Es,1 in
UHX-13.6.3 Additional Nomenclature. UHX-13.8.
Es , 1 = modulus of elasticity for shell material adjacent UHX-13.7 Calculation Procedure for Effect of ð19Þ
to tubesheets at Ts Plasticity at Tubesheet/Channel or
= lengths of shell of thickness t s , 1 adjacent to Shell Joint
tubesheets
S P S , s 1 = allowable primary plus secondary stress for UHX-13.7.1 Scope. This procedure describes how to
shell material at Ts per UG-23(e) use the rules of UHX-13.5 when the effect of plasticity
S s , 1 = allowable stress for shell material adjacent to at the shell‐tubesheet and/or channel‐tubesheet joint is
tubesheets at Ts to be considered.
S s , b , 1 = maximum allowable longitudinal compressive When the calculated tubesheet stresses are within the
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stress in accordance with UG-23(b) for the shell allowable stress limits, but either or both of the calculated
adjacent to the tubesheets shell or channel total stresses exceed their allowable
S y , s , 1 = yield strength for shell material adjacent to stress limits, an additional “elastic–plastic solution” calcu-
tubesheets at T s . The yield strength shall be ta- lation may be performed.
ken from Section II, Part D, Subpart 1, Table Y-1. This calculation permits a reduction of the shell and/or
When a yield strength value is not listed in channel modulus of elasticity, where it affects the rotation
Table Y-1, one may be obtained by using the of the joint, to reflect the anticipated load shift resulting
procedure in UG-28(c)(2), Step 3. from plastic action at the joint. The reduced effective
t s , 1 = shell thickness adjacent to tubesheets modulus has the effect of reducing the shell and/or chan-
α s , m , 1 = mean coefficient of thermal expansion of shell nel stresses in the elastic-plastic calculation; however,
material adjacent to tubesheets at Ts,m due to load shifting this usually leads to an increase in
the tubesheet stress. In most cases, an elastic–plastic cal-
UHX-13.6.4 Calculation Procedure. The calculation culation using the appropriate reduced shell or channel
procedure outlined in UHX-13.5 shall be performed, ac-
counting for the following modifications:
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modulus of elasticity results in a design where the calcu- Configuration a:

lated tubesheet stresses are within the allowable stress
limits.
UHX-13.7.2 Conditions of Applicability.
(a) This procedure shall not be used at temperatures
where the time‐dependent properties govern the allow-
able stress. Configuration a: If facts = 1.0 and factc = 1.0, the design
(b) This procedure applies only for the design loading is acceptable, and the calculation procedure is complete.
cases. Otherwise, proceed to (c) below.
(c) This procedure applies to Configuration a when σ s Configurations b and c: If facts = 1.0, the design is ac-
≤ SPS,s and σ c ≤ SPS,c. ceptable, and the calculation procedure is complete.
(d) This procedure applies to Configurations b and c Otherwise, proceed to (c) below.
when σ s ≤ SPS,s. (c) Calculate reduced values of E s and E c as follows:
(e) This procedure may only be used once for each Configurations a, b, and c: = E s facts
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iteration of tubesheet, shell, and channel thicknesses Configuration a: = E c factc

and materials. (d) In UHX-13.5.2 (Step 2), recalculate k s , λ s , k c , and λ c
UHX-13.7.3 Additional Nomenclature. replacing E s by and E c by .
factc = factor used in the elastic–plastic analysis to ac- (e) In UHX-13.5.4 (Step 4), recalculate F, Φ, Q1, Q Z1, Q Z2,
count for any yielding of the channel and U .
facts = factor used in the elastic–plastic analysis to ac- (f) In UHX-13.5.6 (Step 6), recalculate PW, Prim, and P e .
count for any yielding of the shell (g) In UHX-13.5.7 (Step 7), recalculate Q 2, Q 3, and Fm as
applicable, and the tubesheet bending stress σ.
UHX-13.7.4 Calculation Procedure. After the calcu- If |σ | ≤ 1.5S , the design is acceptable and the calcula-
lation procedure given in UHX-13.5.1 through tion procedure is complete. Otherwise, the unit geometry
UHX-13.5.11 has been performed for the elastic solution, shall be reconsidered.
an elastic–plastic calculation using the referenced steps
from UHX-13.5 shall be performed in accordance with UHX-13.8 Calculation Procedure for Effect of
the following procedure for each applicable loading case. Radial Differential Thermal Expansion
Except for those quantities modified below, the quantities Adjacent to the Tubesheet
to be used for the elastic–plastic calculation shall be the
UHX-13.8.1 Scope.
same as those calculated for the corresponding elastic
(a) This procedure describes how to use the rules of
loading case.
UHX-13.5 when the effect of radial differential thermal ex-
(a) Define the maximum permissible bending stress
pansion between the tubesheet and integral shell or chan-
limit in the shell and channel.
nel is to be considered.
Configurations a, b, and c:
(b) This procedure shall be used when cyclic or dy-
namic reactions due to pressure or thermal variations
are specified [see UG-22(e)].
(c) This procedure shall be used when specified by the
user or his designated agent. The user or his designated
Configuration a: agent shall provide the Manufacturer with the data neces-
sary to determine the required tubesheet, channel, and
shell metal temperatures.
(d) Optionally, the designer may use this procedure to
consider the effect of radial differential thermal expan-
sion even when it is not required by (b) or (c) above.
(b) Using bending stresses σ s , b and σ c , b computed in
UHX-13.5.11 (Step 11) for the elastic solution, determine UHX-13.8.2 Conditions of Applicability. This calcu-
facts and factc as follows: lation procedure applies only when the tubesheet is inte-
Configurations a, b, and c: gral with the shell or channel (Configurations a, b, and c).
UHX-13.8.3 Additional Nomenclature. ð19Þ
T ′ = tubesheet metal temperature at the rim (see Figure

UHX-11.3-3)
= channel metal temperature at the tubesheet
= channel metal temperature at the tubesheet for op-
erating condition x
314
= shell metal temperature at the tubesheet Configuration a:

= shell metal temperature at the tubesheet for oper-
ating condition x
= tubesheet metal temperature at the rim for operat-
ing condition x
α′ = mean coefficient of thermal expansion of tubesheet For conservative values of and , and
material at T ′
may be used.
= mean coefficient of thermal expansion of channel
material at (c) Calculate and .
= mean coefficient of thermal expansion of shell ma- Configurations a, b, and c:
terial at
UHX-13.8.4 Calculation Procedure. The calculation
procedure given in UHX-13.5 and UHX-13.6, if applicable,
shall be performed only for the operating loading cases Configuration a:
accounting for the modifications given in (a) through (g).
Table UHX-13.8.4-1 provides the load combinations re-
quired to evaluate the heat exchanger for each operating
condition x .
(a) Determine the average temperature of the unperfo-
rated rim T r .
Configuration a:
(d) Calculate P ω .
(e) In UHX-13.5.6 (Step 6), replace the formula for Pe

with:
For conservative values of and , Tr = T′ may be
used.
(b) Determine the average temperature of the shell
and channel at their junction to the tubesheet as
follows:
Table UHX-13.8.4-1
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Axial Mean Metal

Operating Pressure Temperature Metal Temperature
Operating Tubesheet at Channel at Shell at
Loading Case Shell Side, P s Tube Side, P t Tubes, T t , m Shell, T s , m the Rim, Tubesheet, Tubesheet,
1 Psox,min Ptox,max Tt,mx Ts,mx
2 Psox,max Ptox,min Tt,mx Ts,mx
3 Psox,max Ptox,max Tt,mx Ts,mx
4 Psox,min Ptox,min Tt,mx Ts,mx
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(f) In UHX-13.5.7 (Step 7), replace the formula for Q 2 UHX-13.10 Calculation Procedure for Kettle
with: Shell Exchangers With Fixed
Tubesheets
UHX-13.10.1 Scope. This procedure describes how to
use the rules of UHX-13.5 when an eccentric cone and
small cylinder exist between the large shell side cylinder
and the tubesheet on both sides.
(g) In UHX-13.5.11 (Step 11), replace the equations for
σ s , b and σ c , b with: UHX-13.10.2 Conditions of Applicability.
(a) The two eccentric cones are identical in geometry
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and material.
(b) The small shell cylinders adjacent to the tubesheet
are identical in geometry and material. They shall meet
the length requirements of UHX-13.5.11(a) unless the
simply supported rules of UHX-13.9 are applied. The rules
of UHX-13.6 shall not be used. The rules of UHX-13.8 may
be used only if the length requirements of UHX-13.5.11(a)
are met by the small shell cylinders.
(c) This procedure applies only when θ e c c ≤ 30 deg.
This procedure accounts for the stiffness and loadings
in the shell of the eccentric cones used in the design of
the tubesheet. This procedure does not evaluate the ac-
ceptability of the shell-to-cone transition. Other require-
ments in this Division pertaining to shell-to-cone
UHX-13.9 Calculation Procedure for Simply transitions shall be satisfied [e.g., UW-3(b), 1-5, and 1-8].
Supported Fixed Tubesheets (d) T h i s p r o c e d u r e a p p l i e s o n l y w h e n
.
use the rules of UHX-13.5 when the effect of the stiffness
of the integral channel and/or shell is not considered. (e) This procedure applies only when D e c c , L ≤
UHX-13.9.2 Conditions of Applicability. This calcu- 2.17D e c c , S .
lation procedure applies only when the tubesheet is inte- (f) These rules assume that an expansion joint, if pres-
gral with the shell or channel (configurations a, b, and c). ent, is located in the small shell cylinder.
(g) For cone-to-cylinder junctions without a transition
UHX-13.9.3 Calculation Procedure. The calculation knuckle, use the following for design cases (pressure-only
procedure given in UHX-13.5 shall be performed account- cases) in 1-5. The cone-to-cylinder junctions do not need
ing for the following modifications. to be evaluated for the operating cases (cases including
(a) Perform Steps 1 through 10. differential thermal expansion).
(b) Perform Step 11 except as follows:
(1) The shell (configurations a, b, and c) is not re-
quired to meet a minimum length requirement. The shell
is exempt from the minimum length requirement in
UHX-13.6.4(a).
(2) The channel (configuration a) is not required to where
meet a minimum length requirement.
(3) Configuration a: If σ s ≤ SPS,s and σ c ≤ SPS,c, the
shell and channel are acceptable. Otherwise, increase
the thickness of the overstressed component(s) (shell
and/or channel) and return to Step 1.
Configurations b and c: If σs ≤ SPS,s, the shell is ac-
ceptable. Otherwise, increase the thickness of the shell
and return to Step 1. (h) For cone-to-cylinder junctions without a transition
(c) Do not perform Step 12. knuckle, use the following for design cases (pressure-only
(d) Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for the design loading cases) in 1-8. The cone-to-cylinder junctions do not need
cases, with the following changes to Step 2, until the tube- to be evaluated for the operating cases (cases including
sheet stress criteria have been met: differential thermal expansion).
Configurations a, b, and c: β s = 0, ks = 0, λ s = 0, δ s = 0.
Configuration a: β c = 0, kc = 0, λ c = 0, δ c = 0.
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L s = axial length of small cylinder (see Figure

UHX-13.10.3-1)
where L s , L = axial length of large cylinder (see Figure
UHX-13.10.3-1)
S e c c = allowable stress for eccentric cone material at
Ts
S e c c , b = maximum allowable longitudinal compressive
stress for eccentric cone material at T s ; see
U-2(g)
S P S , e c c = allowable primary plus secondary stress for
UHX-13.10.3 Additional Nomenclature. eccentric cone material at T s per UG-23(e)
S P S , s , L = allowable primary plus secondary stress for
D e c c , L = eccentric cone inside diameter at the large end large cylinder material at T s per UG-23(e)
(see Figure UHX-13.10.3-1) S s , L = allowable stress for large cylinder material at
D e c c , S = eccentric cone inside diameter at the small end Ts
(see Figure UHX-13.10.3-1) S s , L , b = maximum allowable longitudinal compressive
D s , L = large cylinder inside diameter (see Figure stress in accordance with UG-23(b) for large
UHX-13.10.3-1) cylinder material at T s
E e c c = modulus of elasticity for eccentric cone materi- t e c c = eccentric cone wall thickness (see Figure
al at T s UHX-13.10.3-1)
E e c c , w = joint efficiency (longitudinal stress) for ec- t s , L = large cylinder wall thickness (see Figure
centric cone UHX-13.10.3-1)
E s , L = modulus of elasticity for large cylinder materi- α e c c , m = mean coefficient of thermal expansion of ec-
al at T s centric cone material at T s , m
E s , L , w = joint efficiency (longitudinal stress) for large α s , m , L = mean coefficient of thermal expansion of large
cylinder cylinder material at T s , m
f 1 = axial load per unit circumference at conical re- θ e c c = eccentric cone half-apex angle, deg (see Figure
ducer large end due to wind, dead load, heat UHX-13.10.3-1)
exchanger constraint, etc., excluding pressure, ν e c c = Poisson’s ratio of eccentric cone material
for use in 1-5 or 1-8 cone-to-cylinder junction ν s , L = Poisson’s ratio of large cylinder material
analyses. Note that per 1-5(d)(1), tension is
positive, and that per 1-8(b)(1), compression UHX-13.10.4 Calculation Procedure. The calculation
is positive. procedure outlined in UHX-13.5 shall be performed ac-
f 1 ′ = axial load per unit circumference at conical re- counting for the following modifications:
ducer large end due to heat exchanger con- (a) Perform Step 2 (UHX-13.5.2) with the following
straint, excluding pressure. See definition of changes:
f 1 for signs.
f 1 ″ = axial load per unit circumference at conical re-
ducer large end due to wind, dead load, etc., ex-
cluding pressure. See definition of f 1 for signs.
f 2 = axial load per unit circumference at conical re-
ducer small end due to wind, dead load, heat
exchanger constraint, etc., excluding pressure,
for use in 1-5 or 1-8 cone-to-cylinder junction
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analyses. Note that per 1-5(e)(1), tension is po-

sitive, and that per 1-8(c)(1), compression is
positive.
f 2 ′ = axial load per unit circumference at conical re-
ducer small end due to heat exchanger con-
straint, excluding pressure. See definition of
f 2 for signs.
f 2 ″ = axial load per unit circumference at conical re-
ducer small end due to wind, dead load, etc.,
excluding pressure. See definition of f 2 for
signs.
L e c c = eccentric cone shortest length from small end
to large end (see Figure UHX-13.10.3-1)
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Figure UHX-13.10.3-1
Kettle Shell
Ls Lecc Ls,L Lecc Ls
Ds,L , ts,L
ecc ecc
Decc,L , tecc
Decc,S , tecc
Ds , ts
(b) Perform Step 5 (UHX-13.5.5) with the following

change:
(2) Calculate the axial membrane stress for the ec-

centric cone at the small end.
(c) Perform Step 6 (UHX-13.5.6) with the following

changes; use ν s * instead of ν s :
(3) Calculate the axial membrane stress for the ec-

centric cone at the large end.
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(4) Calculate the axial membrane stress for the large

cylinder.
(d) Perform Step 10 (UHX-13.5.10) with the following

changes:
(1) Calculate the axial membrane stress for the small
cylinder.
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-13.10.4 – UHX-14.3
(5) Acceptance Criteria A = outside diameter of tubesheet, except as lim-

(-a) Design loading case acceptance criteria: ited by UHX-10(b)
|σ s , m | ≤ S s E s , w and |σ e c c , S , m | ≤ S e c c E e c c , w and a c = radial channel dimension
|σ e c c , L , m | ≤ S e c c E e c c , w and |σ s , L , m | ≤ S s , L E s , L , w Configurations a, e, f, and A: ac = Dc/2
(-b) Operating loading case acceptance criteria: Configurations b, c, d, B, and C: ac = Gc/2
|σ s , m | ≤ S P S , s and |σ e c c , S , m | ≤ S P S , e c c and |σ e c c , L , m | ≤ Configuration D: ac = A/2
S P S , e c c and |σ s , L , m | ≤ S P S , s , L a o = equivalent radius of outer tube limit circle
(-c) If axial membrane stress is negative (design AP = total area enclosed by C P
and operating): |σ s , m | ≤ S s , b and |σ e c c , S , m | ≤ S e c c , b a s = radial shell dimension
and |σ e c c , L , m | ≤ S e c c , b and |σ s , L , m | ≤ S s , L , b Configurations a, b, and c: as = Ds/2
If any of these acceptance criteria are not satisfied, Configurations d, e, and f: as = Gs/2
reconsider the design of the failing components and re- Configurations A, B, C, and D: as = ac
turn to (a). C = bolt circle diameter (see Mandatory Appen-
dix 2)
UHX-14 RULES FOR THE DESIGN OF FLOATING Cp = perimeter of the tube layout measured step-
TUBESHEETS wise in increments of one tube pitch from
UHX-14.1 Scope the center‐to‐center of the outermost tubes
(see Figure UHX-12.2)
(a) These rules cover the design of tubesheets for float-
D c = inside channel diameter
ing tubesheet heat exchangers that have one stationary
D s = inside shell diameter
tubesheet and one floating tubesheet. Three types of
d t = nominal outside diameter of tubes
floating tubesheet heat exchangers are covered as shown
E = modulus of elasticity for tubesheet material
in Figure UHX-14.1.
at T
(1) Sketch (a), immersed floating head;
E c = modulus of elasticity for channel material at
(2) Sketch (b), externally sealed floating head;
Tc
(3) Sketch (c), internally sealed floating tubesheet.
E s = modulus of elasticity for shell material at T s
(b) Stationary tubesheets may have one of the six con-
E t = modulus of elasticity for tube material at T t
figurations shown in Figure UHX-14.2:
G 1 = midpoint of contact between flange and
(1) Configuration a: tubesheet integral with shell and
tubesheet
channel;
G c = diameter of channel gasket load reaction (see
(2) Configuration b: tubesheet integral with shell and
G s = diameter of shell gasket load reaction (see
(3) Configuration c: tubesheet integral with shell and
(4) Configuration d: tubesheet gasketed with shell
k = constant accounting for the method of sup-
and channel;
port for the unsupported tube span under
(5) Configuration e: tubesheet gasketed with shell
consideration
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and integral with channel, extended as a flange;
= 0.6 for unsupported spans between two
(6) Configuration f: tubesheet gasketed with shell
tubesheets
and integral with channel, not extended as a flange.
= 0.8 for unsupported spans between a tube-
(c) Floating tubesheets may have one of the four config-
sheet and a tube support
urations shown in Figure UHX-14.3:
= 1.0 for unsupported spans between two tube
(1) Configuration A: tubesheet integral;
supports
(2) Configuration B: tubesheet gasketed, extended as
L = tube length between inner tubesheet faces
a flange;
= L t – 2h
(3) Configuration C: tubesheet gasketed, not ex-
l = unsupported tube span under consideration
tended as a flange;
L t = tube length between outer tubesheet faces
(4) Configuration D: tubesheet internally sealed.
MAX [(a),
UHX-14.2 Conditions of Applicability (b),(c),...] = greatest of a, b, c, ...
N t = number of tubes
The two tubesheets shall have the same thickness and P e = effective pressure acting on tubesheet
material. P s = shell side design or operating pressure, as
UHX-14.3 Nomenclature applicable. For shell side vacuum, use a nega-
tive value for P s .
The symbols described below are used for the design of P s d , m a x = maximum shell side design pressure
the stationary and floating tubesheets. Symbols Do, E*, , P s d , m i n = minimum shell side design pressure (nega-
μ , μ *, and ν * are defined in UHX-11. tive if vacuum is specified, otherwise zero)
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Figure UHX-14.1
Floating Tubesheet Heat Exchangers
Stationary tubesheet
Floating tubesheet
configuration a, b, c, d, e, or f
configuration A, B, or C
(a) Typical Floating Tubesheet Exchanger With an Immersed Floating Head
configuration a, b, c, d, e, or f
Floating tubesheet
configuration A
(b) Typical Floating Tubesheet Exchanger With an Externally Sealed Floating Head
configuration a, b, c, d, e, or f Floating tubesheet
configuration D
(c) Typical Floating Tubesheet Exchanger With an Internally Sealed Floating Tubesheet
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Figure UHX-14.2
Stationary Tubesheet Configurations
tc ts ts
ts
A A
C C
G1
A Pt Ps Pt Ps
C
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Pt Ps
Gc Ds Gc Ds
Dc Ds
h h
h
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Tubesheet Integral With Shell and Channel Tubesheet Integral With Shell and Gasketed Tubesheet Integral With Shell and Gasketed
tc
A (extended)
tc
A A C
A
C Pt Ps Pt Ps
C (not G1
Pt Ps extended) Dc Gs Dc Gs
Gc h h
Gs
h
Ds
(d) Configuration d: (e) Configuration e: (f) Configuration f:
UHX-14.3
Tubesheet Gasketed With Shell and Channel Tubesheet Gasketed With Shell and Integral Tubesheet Gasketed With Shell and Integral
UHX-14.3 – UHX-14.4 ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019
P s o x , m a x = max.(0, maximum shell side operating pres- W t = tube-to-tubesheet joint load

sure for operating condition x) W * = tubesheet effective bolt load determined in
P s o x , m i n = min.(0, minimum shell side operating pres- accordance with UHX-8
sure for operating condition x) x = 1, 2, 3, … n , integer denoting applicable oper-
P t = tube side design or operating pressure, as ap- ating condition under consideration (e.g.,
plicable. For tube side vacuum, use a negative normal operating, start-up, shutdown, clean-
value for P t . ing, upset)
P t d , m a x = maximum tube side design pressure ν = Poisson’s ratio of tubesheet material
P t d , m i n = minimum tube side design pressure (nega- ν c = Poisson’s ratio of channel material
tive if vacuum is specified, otherwise zero) ν s = Poisson’s ratio of shell material
P t o x , m a x = max.(0, maximum tube side operating pres- ν t = Poisson’s ratio of tube material
sure for operating condition x)
UHX-14.4 Design Considerations ð19Þ
P t o x , m i n = min.(0, minimum tube side operating pres-
sure for operating condition x) (a) The calculation shall be performed for the station-
S = allowable stress for tubesheet material at T ary end and for the floating end of the exchanger. Since
S c = allowable stress for channel material at Tc the edge configurations of the stationary and floating
S P S = allowable primary plus secondary stress for tubesheets are different, the data may be different for
tubesheet material at T per UG-23(e) each set of calculations. However, the conditions of ap-
SP S , c = allowable primary plus secondary stress for plicability given in UHX-14.2 must be maintained. For
channel material at Tc per UG-23(e) the stationary end, diameters A, C, Ds, Dc, Gs, Gc, G1, and
SP S , s = allowable primary plus secondary stress for thickness t c shall be taken from Figure UHX-14.2. For
shell material at Ts per UG-23(e) the floating end, diameters A, C, Dc, Gc, G1, and thickness
S s = allowable stress for shell material at Ts tc shall be taken from Figure UHX-14.3, and the radial
S t = allowable stress for tube material at T t shell dimension as shall be taken equal to a c .
NOTE: For a welded tube or pipe, use the allowable
(b) It is generally not possible to determine, by obser-
stress for the equivalent seamless product. When vation, the most severe condition of coincident pressure,
the allowable stress for the equivalent seamless pro- temperature, and radial differential thermal expansion.
duct is not available, divide the allowable stress of the Thus, it is necessary to evaluate all the anticipated loading
welded product by 0.85. conditions to ensure that the worst load combination has
Sy = yield strength for tubesheet material at T been considered in the design.
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Sy,c = yield strength for channel material at Tc The user or his designated agent shall specify all the de-
Sy,s = yield strength for shell material at Ts sign and operating conditions that govern the design of
Sy,t = yield strength for tube material at T t the main components of the heat exchanger (i.e., tube-
NOTE: The yield strength shall be taken from Section
sheets, tubes, shell, channel, tube-to-tubesheet joint).
II, Part D, Subpart 1, Table Y-1. When a yield strength These shall include, but not be limited to, normal operat-
value is not listed in Table Y-1, one may be obtained ing, start-up, shutdown, cleaning, and upset conditions.
by using the procedure in UG-28(c)(2), Step 3. For each of these conditions, the following loading
T = tubesheet design temperature for the design cases shall be considered to determine the effective pres-
condition or operating metal temperature for sure Pe to be used in the design equations:
operating condition x , as applicable [see (1) Design Loading Cases. Table UHX-14.4-1 provides
UHX-14.4(c)] the load combinations required to evaluate the heat ex-
T a = ambient temperature, 70°F (20°C) changer for the design condition. When P s d , m i n and
T c = channel design temperature for the design P t d , m i n are both zero, design loading case 4 does not
condition or operating metal temperature need to be considered.
for operating condition x , as applicable [see (2) Operating Loading Cases. The operating loading
UHX-14.4(c)] cases are required only when the effect of radial differen-
t c = channel thickness tial thermal expansion is to be considered [see (e)].
T s = shell design temperature for the design con- (3) When differential pressure design is specified by
dition or operating metal temperature for op- the user or his designated agent, the design shall be based
erating condition x , as applicable [see only on design loading case 3 and operating loading cases
UHX-14.4(c)] 3 and 4 for each specified operating condition. If the tube
t s = shell thickness side is the higher-pressure side, P t shall be the tube side
T t = tube design temperature for the design con- design pressure, and P s shall be P t less the differential de-
dition or operating metal temperature for op- sign pressure. If the shell side is the higher-pressure side,
erating condition x , as applicable [see P s shall be the shell side design pressure, and P t shall be
UHX-14.4(c)] P s less the differential design pressure. For the operating
t t = nominal tube wall thickness
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Figure UHX-14.3
Floating Tubesheet Configurations
tc
Ps Pt
Ps Pt C Gc A
Dc A h
h
(a) Configuration A: (b) Configuration B:

Tubesheet Integral Tubesheet Gasketed, Extended as a Flange
Ps Pt
Ps Pt
A
C G1 Gc A
h h
(c) Configuration C: (d) Configuration D:

Tubesheet Gasketed, Not Extended as a Flange Tubesheet Internally Sealed
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UHX-14.4 – UHX-14.5.2 ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019
Table UHX-14.4-1
Design Shell Side Tube Side

Loading Design Design
Case Pressure, P s Pressure, P t
1 Psd,min Ptd,max
2 Psd,max Ptd,min
3 Psd,max Ptd,max
4 Psd,min Ptd,min
loading cases, the differential pressure and the individual

operating pressures shall not exceed the values used for
design.
(4) The designer should take appropriate considera- UHX-14.5.2 Step 2. Calculate shell coefficients β s , ks,
tion of the stresses resulting from the pressure test re- λ s , and δ s .
quired by UG-99 or UG-100 [see UG-99(d)]. Configurations a, b, and c:
(c) The elastic moduli, yield strengths, and allowable
stresses shall be taken at the design temperatures for
the design loading cases and may be taken at the operat-
ing metal temperature of the component under consid-
eration for operating condition x.
(d) As the calculation procedure is iterative, a value h
and check that the maximum stresses in tubesheet, tubes,
shell, and channel are within the maximum permissible
stress limits and that the resulting tube-to-tubesheet joint
load is acceptable.
(e) The designer shall consider the effect of radial dif-
ferential thermal expansion adjacent to the tubesheet in
accordance with UHX-14.6, if required by UHX-14.6.1.
(f) The designer may consider the tubesheet as simply Configurations d, e, f, A, B, C, and D: β s = 0, ks = 0, λ s = 0,
supported in accordance with UHX-14.7. δs = 0
Calculate channel coefficients β c , kc, λ c , and δ c .
UHX-14.5 Calculation Procedure Configurations a, e, f, and A:
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The procedure for the design of tubesheets for a float-
ing tubesheet heat exchanger is as follows. Calculations
shall be performed for both the stationary tubesheet
and the floating tubesheet.
UHX-14.5.1 Step 1. Determine Do, μ, μ *, and from
UHX-11.5.1.
Operating loading cases:
Calculate ao, ρ s , ρ c , x s , and x t .
For a cylinder:
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For a hemispherical head: (b) Calculate γ b .

Configurations a, A, and D:
Configurations b, c, d, B, C, and D: β c = 0, kc = 0, λ c = 0, Configurations b and B:

δc = 0
UHX-14.5.3 Step 3. Calculate h/p. If ρ changes, recal-
culate d * and μ * from UHX-11.5.1.
Determine E*/E and ν * relative to h/p from
UHX-11.5.2. Configurations c and C:
Calculate X a .
Configuration d:
Using the calculated value of X a, enter either Table

UHX-13.1 or Figure UHX-13.2 to determine Z d, Z v , Zw ,
and Z m .
Configuration e:
UHX-14.5.4 Step 4. Calculate diameter ratio K and
coefficient F .
Configuration f:
Calculate Φ and Q 1.
the effective pressure P e .
For an exchanger with an immersed floating head
[Figure UHX-14.1, sketch (a)]: Pe = Ps − Pt
For an exchanger with an externally sealed floating
head [Figure UHX-14.1, sketch (b)]: Pe = Ps (1 − ) − Pt
UHX-14.5.5 Step 5. For an exchanger with an internally sealed floating
(a) Calculate ω s , and ω c , . tubesheet [Figure UHX-14.1, sketch (c)]: Pe = (Ps − Pt)
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(1 − )
Q 2.
For each loading case, calculate the maximum bending

stress in the tubesheet in accordance with (a) or (b)
below.
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(a) When Pe ≠ 0: (-a) When Pe ≠ 0:

(1) Calculate Q 3.
(2) For each loading case, determine coefficient Fm

from either Table UHX-13.1 or Figures UHX-13.5.7-1
and UHX-13.5.7-2 and calculate the maximum bending (-b) When Pe = 0:
stress σ.
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(b) When P e = 0, calculate the maximum bending
stress σ.
(2) Determine σ t,max = MAX(|σ t,1|, |σ t,2|).
For the design loading cases, if σ t , m a x > St, and for
the operating loading cases, if σ t,max > 2St, reconsider
the tube design and return to UHX-14.5.1 (Step 1).
(b) Check the tube-to-tubesheet joint design.
For the design loading cases, if |σ | ≤ 1.5S, and for the (1) Calculate the largest tube-to-tubesheet joint load,
operating loading cases, if |σ | ≤ SPS, the assumed tube- Wt.
sheet thickness is acceptable for bending. Otherwise, in-
crease the assumed tubesheet thickness h and return to
UHX-14.5.1 (Step 1). (2) Determine the maximum allowable load for the
Configurations a, b, c, d, e, and f: Proceed to UHX-14.5.8 tube-to-tubesheet joint design, L m a x . For tube-to-
(Step 8). tubesheet joints with full strength welds, L m a x shall be
Configuration A: Proceed to UHX-14.5.10 (Step 10). determined in accordance with UW-20. For tube-
Configurations B, C, and D: The calculation procedure is totubesheet joints with partial strength welds, L m a x shall
complete. be in accordance with UW-18(d), UW-20, or Nonmanda-
ð19Þ UHX-14.5.8 Step 8. For each loading case, calculate tory Appendix A, as applicable. For all other tube joints,
the average shear stress in the tubesheet at the outer edge L m a x shall be determined in accordance with Nonmanda-
of the perforated region, if required. tory Appendix A.
If W t > L m a x , reconsider the tube-to-tubesheet joint
(a) If , the shear stress is not required to design.
be calculated. Proceed to UHX-14.5.9. If W t ≤ L m a x , tube-to-tubesheet joint design is
(b) Calculate the average shear stress, τ. acceptable.
If σ t,1 or σ t,2 is negative, proceed to (c) below.
If σ t,1 and σ t,2 are positive, the tube design is accept-
able. Proceed to UHX-14.5.10 (Step 10).
(c) Check the tubes for buckling.
If |τ | ≤ MIN[0.8S , 0.533S y ], the assumed tubesheet (1) Calculate the largest equivalent unsupported
thickness is acceptable for shear. Otherwise, increase buckling length of the tube ℓ t considering the unsup-
the assumed tubesheet thickness, h , and return to ported tube spans ℓ and their corresponding method of
UHX-14.5.1. support k.
UHX-14.5.9 Step 9. Perform this step for each load-

ing case.
(a) Check the axial tube stress.
(1) For each loading case, determine coefficients
F t,min and F t,max from Table UHX-13.2 and calculate the
two extreme values of tube stress, σ t , 1 and σ t , 2. The val-
ues for σ t , 1 and σ t , 2 may be positive or negative.
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-14.5.9 – UHX-14.5.11.2
(2) Calculate rt, Ft, and C t .
Configurations a, e, f, and A: A cylindrical channel shall

(3) Determine the factor of safety Fs in accordance have a uniform thickness of tc for a minimum length of
with (-a) or (-b) below: adjacent to the tubesheet. Calculate the axial
(-a) When Pe ≠ 0,
membrane stress σ c,m, axial bending stress σ c,b, and total
axial stress σ c , in the channel at its junction to the
tubesheet.
Fs need not be taken greater than 2.0.

(-b) When Pe = 0, Fs = 1.25
(4) Determine the maximum permissible buckling
stress limit Stb for the tubes in accordance with (-a) or
(-b) below:
(-a) When Ct ≤ Ft,
(-b) When Ct > Ft,
Configuration a: For the design loading cases, if σ s ≤

1.5Ss and σ c ≤ 1.5Sc, and for the operating loading cases,
if σ s ≤ SPS,s and σ c ≤ SPS,c, the shell and channel designs
are acceptable, and the calculation procedure is complete.
(5) Determine σ t,min = MIN (σ t,1, σ t,2). Otherwise, proceed to UHX-14.5.11 (Step 11).
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If |σ t,min| > Stb, reconsider the tube design and return to Configurations b and c: For the design loading cases, if
UHX-14.5.1 (Step 1). σ s ≤ 1.5Ss, and for the operating loading cases, if σ s ≤ SPS,s,
If |σ t,min| ≤ Stb, the tube design is acceptable. Proceed to the shell design is acceptable, and the calculation proce-
UHX-14.5.10 (Step 10). dure is complete. Otherwise, proceed to UHX-14.5.11
(Step 11).
Configurations e, f, and A: For the design loading cases,
the stresses in the shell and/or channel integral with the
if σ c ≤ 1.5Sc, and for the operating loading cases, if σ c ≤
tubesheet.
SPS,c, the channel design is acceptable and the calculation
Configurations a, b, and c: The shell shall have a uni-
procedure is complete. Otherwise, proceed to
form thickness of ts for a minimum length of ad- UHX-14.5.11 (Step 11).
jacent to the tubesheet. Calculate the axial membrane
UHX-14.5.11 Step 11. The design shall be reconsid-
stress σ s,m, axial bending stress σ s,b, and total axial stress
ered by using one or a combination of the following three
σ s in the shell at its junction to the tubesheet.
options.
UHX-14.5.11.1 Option 1. Increase the assumed
tubesheet thickness h and return to UHX-14.5.1 (Step 1).
UHX-14.5.11.2 Option 2. Increase the integral shell
and/or channel thickness as follows:
Configurations a, b, and c: If σs > 1.5Ss, increase the
shell thickness t s and return to UHX-14.5.1 (Step 1).
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Configurations a, e, f, and A: If σc > 1.5Sc, increase the (a) Determine the average temperature of the unperfo-
channel thickness tc and return to UHX-14.5.1 (Step 1). rated rim T r .
UHX-14.5.11.3 Option 3. Perform the elastic– Configuration a:
plastic calculation procedure as defined in UHX-14.8 only
when the conditions of applicability stated in UHX-14.8.2
are satisfied.
UHX-14.6 Calculation Procedure for Effect of Configurations b and c:

Radial Thermal Expansion Adjacent to
the Tubesheet
UHX-14.6.1 Scope.
(a) This procedures describes how to use the rules of
UHX-14.5 when the effect of radial differential thermal ex- Configurations e, f, and A:
pansion between the tubesheet and integral shell or chan-
nel is to be considered.
(b) This procedure shall be used when cyclic or dy-
namic reactions due to pressure or thermal variations
are specified [see UG-22(e)]. For conservative values of and , Tr = T ′ may be
(c) This procedure shall be used when specified by the used.
user or his designated agent. The user or his designated (b) Determine the average temperature of the shell
agent shall provide the Manufacturer with the data neces-
sary to determine the required tubesheet, channel, and and channel at their junction to the tubeshet as
shell metal temperatures. follows:
(d) Optionally, the designer may use this procedure to Configurations a, b, and c:
consider the effect of radial differential thermal expan-
sion even when it is not required by (b) or (c) above.
lation procedure applies only when the tubesheeet is in-
tegral with the shell or channel (Configurations a, b, c, e, Configurations a, e, f, and A:
f, and A).
ð19Þ UHX-14.6.3 Additional Nomenclature.
T ′ = tubesheet metal temperature at the rim (see Figure
UHX-11.3-3) For conservative values of and , and
= channel metal temperature at the tubesheet may be used.
= channel metal temperature at the tubesheet for op-
(c) Calculate and .
erating condition x
= shell metal temperature at the tubesheet Configurations a, b, and c:
= shell metal temperature at the tubesheet for oper-
ating condition x
= tubesheet metal temperature at the rim for operat-
ing condition x
α′ = mean coefficient of thermal expansion of tubesheet Configurations e, f, and A:
material at T ′
= mean coefficient of thermal expansion of channel
material at
= mean coefficient of thermal expansion of shell ma- Configurations a, e, f, and A:
terial at
UHX-14.6.4 Calculation Procedure. The calculation
procedure given in UHX-14.5 shall be performed for the
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operating loading cases accounting for the modifications

in (a) through (e).
Table UHX-14.6.4-1 provides the load combinations re-
quired to evaluate the heat exchanger for each operating
condition x.
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Table UHX-14.6.4-1
Operating Pressure Metal Temperature

Operating Tubesheet at the Channel at Shell at
Loading Case Shell Side, P s Tube Side, P t Rim, Tubesheet, Tubesheet,
1 Psox,min Ptox,max
2 Psox,max Ptox,min
3 Psox,max Ptox,max
4 Psox,min Ptox,min
(d) In UHX-14.5.7 (Step 7), replace the formula for Q 2 (2) The channel (configurations a, e, f, and A) is not
with: required to meet a minimum length requirement.
(3) Configuration a: If σ s ≤ SPS,s and σ c ≤ SPS,c, then
the shell and channel are acceptable. Otherwise, increase
the thickness of the overstressed component(s) (shell
and/or channel) and return to UHX-14.5.1 (Step 1).
Configurations b and c: If σ s ≤ SPS,s, then the shell is ac-
(e) In UHX-14.5.10 (Step 10), replace the equations for ceptable. Otherwise, increase the thickness of the shell
σ s,b and σ c,b with: and return to UHX-14.5.1 (Step 1).
Configurations e, f, and A: If σ c ≤ SPS,c, then the channel
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is acceptable. Otherwise increase the thickness of the
channel and return to UHX-14.5.1 (Step 1).
(c) Do not perform UHX-14.5.11 (Step 11).
(d) Repeat the steps in UHX-14.5.1 through UHX-14.5.7
for the design loading cases, with the following changes to
UHX-14.5.2 (Step 2), until the tubesheet stress criteria
have been met:
Configurations a, b, and c: β s = 0, ks = 0, λ s = 0, δ s = 0.
Configurations a, e, f, and A: β c = 0, kc = 0, λ c = 0, δ c = 0.
UHX-14.8 Calculation Procedure for Effect of ð19Þ

Plasticity at Tubesheet/Channel or
Shell Joint
UHX-14.7 Calculation Procedure for Simply use the rules of UHX-14.5 when the effect of plasticity at
Supported Floating Tubesheets the shell–tubesheet and/or channel–tubesheet joint is to
UHX-14.7.1 Scope. This procedure describes how to be considered.
use the rules of UHX-14.5 when the effect of the stiffness When the calculated tubesheet stresses are within the
of the integral channel and/or shell is not considered. allowable stress limits, but either or both of the calculated
shell or channel total stresses exceed their allowable
UHX-14.7.2 Conditions of Applicability. This calcu- stress limits, an additional “elastic–plastic solution” calcu-
lation procedure applies only when the tubesheet is inte- lation may be performed.
gral with the shell or channel (configurations a, b, c, e, f, This calculation permits a reduction of the shell and/or
and A). channel modulus of elasticity, where it affects the rotation
UHX-14.7.3 Calculation Procedure. The calculation of the joint, to reflect the anticipated load shift resulting
procedure outlined in UHX-14.5 shall be performed ac- from plastic action at the joint. The reduced effective
counting for the following modifications. modulus has the effect of reducing the shell and/or chan-
(a) P e r f o r m t h e s t e p s i n U H X - 1 4 . 5 . 1 t h r o u g h nel stresses in the elastic–plastic calculation; however,
UHX-14.5.9. due to load shifting this usually leads to an increase in
(b) Perform the step in UHX-14.5.10 except as follows: the tubesheet stress. In most cases, an elastic–plastic cal-
(1) The shell (configurations a, b, and c) is not re- culation using the appropriate reduced shell or channel
quired to meet a minimum length requirement.
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UHX-14.8.1 – UHX-16 ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019
modulus of elasticity results in a design where the calcu- Configurations a, e, f, and A:

lated tubesheet stresses are within the allowable stress
limits.
UHX-14.8.2 Conditions of Applicability.
(a) This procedure shall not be used at temperatures
where the time-dependent properties govern the allow-
able stress. Configuration a: If facts = 1.0 and factc = 1.0, the design
(b) This procedure applies only for loading cases 1, 2, is acceptable, and the calculation procedure is complete.
and 3. Otherwise, proceed to (c) below.
(c) This procedure applies to Configuration a when σ s Configurations b and c: If facts = 1.0, the design is ac-
≤ SPS,c and σ s ≤ SPS,c. ceptable, and the calculation procedure is complete.
(d) This procedure applies to Configurations b and c Otherwise, proceed to (c) below.
when σ s ≤ SPS,s. Configurations e, f, and A: If factc = 1.0, the design is ac-
(e) This procedure applies to Configurations e, f, and A ceptable, and the calculation procedure is complete.
when σ c ≤ SPS,c. Otherwise, proceed to (c) below.
(f) This procedure may only be used once for each (c) Calculate reduced values of Es and Ec as follows:
iteration of tubesheet, shell, and channel thicknesses Configurations a, b, and c: =Es facts
and materials. Configurations a, e, f, and A: =Ec factc
UHX-14.8.3 Additional Nomenclature. (d) In Step 2, recalculate ks, λ s , kc, and λ c replacing Es by
factc = factor used in the elastic–plastic analysis to ac- and Ec by .
count for any yielding of the channel (e) In Step 4, recalculate F , Φ, and Q 1.
facts = factor used in the elastic–plastic analysis to ac- (f) In Step 7, recalculate Q 2, Q 3, and F m , as applicable,
count for any yielding of the shell and the tubesheet bending stress, σ .
If |σ | ≤ 1.5S , the design is acceptable and the calcula-
UHX-14.8.4 Calculation Procedure. After the calcu- tion procedure is complete. Otherwise, the unit geometry
lation procedure given in the steps in UHX-14.5.1 through shall be reconsidered.
UHX-14.5.10 has been performed for the elastic solution,
an elastic–plastic calculation using the referenced steps UHX-16 BELLOWS EXPANSION JOINTS
from UHX-14.5 shall be performed in accordance with
Bellows expansion joints shall be designed in accor-
the following procedure for each applicable loading case.
dance with Mandatory Appendix 26, as applicable. The ex-
Except for those quantities modified below, the quantities
pansion joint shall be designed for the axial displacement
to be used for the elastic–plastic calculation shall be the
range over all load cases from one of the following equa-
same as those calculated for the corresponding elastic
tions for the axial displacement over the length of the
loading case.
thin-walled bellows element. Note that these may be used
(a) Define the maximum permissible bending stress
for flanged-and-flued or flanged-only expansion joints
limit in the shell and channel.
when the expansion joint analysis method uses the dis-
placement over the expansion element only [see
UHX-17(c)].
(a) For heat exchangers with constant shell thickness
and material, use the following equation:
Configurations a, e, f, and A:
(b) For heat exchangers that have a different shell

thickness and/or material adjacent to the tubesheet per
UHX-13.6, use the following equation:
(b) Using bending stresses σ s,b and σ c,b computed in the
step in UHX-14.5.10 for the elastic solution, determine
facts and factc as follows:
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-17
Table UHX-17
Flexible Shell Element Expansion Joint Load Cases and Stress Limits
Maximum Stress
Differential Membrane Membrane Plus Bending

Shell Side Tube Side Thermal Corners and Corners and Annular Straight
Loading Case Pressure, P s Pressure, P t Expansion Torus Torus Plates Flanges
Design
1 Psd,min Ptd,max No 1.5S SPS 1.5S 1.5S
2 Psd,max Ptd,min No 1.5S SPS 1.5S 1.5S
3 Psd,max Ptd,max No 1.5S SPS 1.5S 1.5S
4 Psd,min Ptd,min No 1.5S SPS 1.5S 1.5S
Operating
1 Psox,min Ptox,max Yes SPS SPS SPS SPS
2 Psox,max Ptox,min Yes SPS SPS SPS SPS
3 Psox,max Ptox,max Yes SPS SPS SPS SPS
4 Psox,min Ptox,min Yes SPS SPS SPS SPS
UHX-17 FLEXIBLE SHELL ELEMENT EXPANSION analysis method. If the expansion joint analysis method
JOINTS utilizes displacements over the length of the expansion
(a) Flexible shell element expansion joints shall be de- joint only, use the appropriate equation from UHX-16. If
signed in accordance with Mandatory Appendix 5, as the expansion joint analysis method utilizes displace-
ments over the length between the inner tubesheet faces,
applicable.
(b) The higher stress limits shown in Table UHX-17 L, use the appropriate equation from below.
may be applied in lieu of the limits of 5-3(a). These limits (1) For heat exchangers with a constant shell thick-
allow the expansion joint to yield, which decreases its ness and material, use one of the following:
stiffness. All calculations shall be performed in both the (-a) If the expansion joint analysis includes ther-
corroded and noncorroded condition. To apply these lim- mal expansion effects
its, it shall be shown that
(1) the design of the other components of the heat
exchanger (i.e., tubesheet, tubes, shell, channel, etc.) is ac-
ceptable considering the decreased stiffness of the expan-
sion joint. This may be accomplished by performing an
additional evaluation of all the components of the exchan-
ger for design loading cases 1 through 4 (when P s d , m i n (-b) If the expansion joint analysis does not in-
and P t d , m i n are both zero, design loading case 4 does clude thermal expansion effects
not need to be considered) with zero expansion joint stiff-
ness. In UHX-13, this may be accomplished by replacing
the Step 6 formula for Pe with
(2) For heat exchangers that have a different shell

thickness and/or material adjacent to the tubesheet per
UHX-13.6, use one of the following:
(-a) If the expansion joint analysis includes ther-
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mal expansion effects

(2) the rotational stiffness at the expansion joint cor-
ners and torus is not necessary to meet the stress limits
for annular plates and straight flanges for the design load-
ing cases shown in Table UHX-17. This may be accom-
plished by modeling the corners and torus as simply
supported to determine the stress in the annular plates
and straight flanges.
(c) Displacements arising from pressure and differen-
tial thermal expansion shall be calculated for use in the
expansion joint analysis. The length over which the dis-
placement is taken is dependent upon the expansion joint
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UHX-17 – UHX-19.3.2 ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019
(-b) If the expansion joint analysis does not infor the caution required by UHX-19.2.2 shall be at least
1
clude thermal expansion effects /8 in. (3 mm) high. Supplemental marking shall be re-
quired for, but not limited to, the following:
UHX-19.2.1 Common Elements. Shell‐and‐tube heat
exchangers are combination units as defined in
UG-19(a) and the tubes and tubesheets are common ele-
UHX-18 PRESSURE TEST REQUIREMENTS ments. The following marking is required when the com-
(a) The shell side and the tube side of the heat exchan- mon elements are designed for conditions less severe
ger shall be subjected to a pressure test in accordance than the design conditions for which its adjacent cham-
with UG-99 or UG-100. bers are stamped.
(b) Shipping bars on bellows expansion joints may be (a) Differential Pressure Design. When common ele-
required to maintain assembly length during shipment ments such as tubes and tubesheets are designed for a dif-
and vessel fabrication. Shipping bars shall not be engaged ferential design pressure, the heat exchanger shall be
or otherwise provide any restraint of the expansion joint marked “Differential Design” in addition to meeting all
during vessel pressure testing and operation [see the requirements of UG-19(a)(2) [see UG-116(j)]. If the
26-4.1(c) and 26-4.1(d)]. tubes and tubesheets are designed for a differential pres-
sure of 150 psi, an example of the marking would be
UHX-19 HEAT EXCHANGER MARKING AND DIFFERENTIAL DESIGN: TUBES
REPORTS & TUBESHEETS 150 psi
UHX-19.1 Required Marking
(b) Mean Metal Temperature Design. When common
The marking of heat exchangers shall be in accordance elements such as tubes and tubesheets are designed for
with UG-116 using the specific requirements of a maximum mean metal design temperature that is less
UG-116(j) for combination units (multi‐chamber vessels). than the maximum of the shell side and tube side design
When the markings are grouped in one location in accor- temperatures, the heat exchanger shall be marked “Max
dance with requirements of UG-116(j)(1) and abbrevia- Mean Metal Temp” in addition to meeting all the require-
tions for each chamber are used, they shall be as follows: ments of UG-19(a)(3) [see UG-116(j)]. If the tubes are de-
(a) For markings in accordance with UG-116(a)(3) and signed for a maximum mean metal temperature of 400°F,
UG-116(a)(4), the chambers shall be abbreviated as: an example of the marking would be
(1) SHELL for shell side
(2) TUBES for tube side
This abbreviation shall precede the appropriate de-
sign data. For example, use:
(3) SHELL FV&300 psi (FV&2000 kPa) at 500°F UHX-19.2.2 Fixed Tubesheet Heat Exchangers.
(260°C) for the shell side maximum allowable working Fixed tubesheet heat exchangers shall be marked with
pressure the following caution:
(4) TUBES 150 psi (1 000 kPa) at 350°F (175°C) for CAUTION: The heat exchanger design has been evaluated for the
the tube side maximum allowable working pressure range of conditions listed on Form U-5 of the MDR. It shall be re-
(b) W h e n t h e m a r k i n g s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h evaluated for conditions outside this range before being oper-
UG-116(b)(1), UG-116(c), UG-116(e) and UG-116(f) are ated at them.
different for each chamber, the chambers shall be abbre-
viated as: UHX-19.3 Manufacturer’s Data Reports
(1) S for shell side UHX-19.3.1 Common Elements. When common ele-
(2) T for tube side ments such as tubes and tubesheets are designed for a dif-
This abbreviation shall follow the appropriate letter ferential pressure, or a mean metal temperature, or both,
designation and shall be separated by a hyphen. For ex- that is less severe than the design conditions for which its
ample, use: adjacent chambers are stamped, the data for each com-
(3) L‐T for lethal service tube side mon element that differs from the data for the corre-
(4) RT 1‐S for full radiography on the shell side sponding chamber shall be indicated as required by
UHX-19.2 Supplemental Marking UG-19(a) and UG-120(b) in the “Remarks” section of the
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Manufacturer’s Data Report.

A supplemental tag or marking shall be supplied on the
heat exchanger to caution the user if there are any restric- UHX-19.3.2 Fixed Tubesheet Heat Exchangers. For
tions on the design, testing, or operation of the heat ex- each design and operating condition, the following infor-
changer. The marking shall meet the requirements of mation shall be indicated on Form U-5 of the Manufac-
UG-118 or UG-119, except that height of the characters turer’s Data Report Supplementary Sheet for Shell-
and-Tube Heat Exchangers. The operating conditions
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ASME BPVC.VIII.1-2019 UHX-19.3.2 – UHX-20
may be combined on this form where they are bounded the listed temperature is permitted, provided the result-
by the operating pressure range, maximum metal tem- ing axial differential thermal expansion is within the
peratures, and axial differential thermal expansion range. listed range.
(a) Name of Condition. The first condition shown shall (d) Axial Differential Thermal Expansion Range. The
be the design condition. If there is more than one design minimum and maximum axial differential thermal expan-
condition or a differential pressure design condition, mul- sion for each operating condition shall be listed. If the
tiple lines may be used. Each different operating condi- minimum value is positive, zero shall be used for the
tion or range of operating conditions shall be listed. minimum value. If the maximum value is negative, zero
(b) Design/Operating Pressure Ranges. Range of shell shall be used for the maximum value. Within the listed
side and tube side pressures for each condition shall be range of operating temperature and pressure, any combi-
listed. nation of shell and tube axial mean metal temperatures is
(c) Design/Operating Metal Temperatures. For each permitted, provided the resulting axial differential ther-
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condition, the temperature at which the allowable stress mal expansion is within the listed range.
was taken for the shell, channel, tube, and tubesheet shall
be listed. Any metal temperature between the MDMT and UHX-20 EXAMPLES
See UG-16(f).
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What are the different types of shell-and-tube heat exchangers described?

What are the different types of shell-and-tube heat exchangers described?

What are the requirements for distribution and vapor belts?

What are the requirements for distribution and vapor belts?

ASME BPVC.VIII.

1-2019 UHX-1 – UHX-4

(b) Fixed Tubesheet Heat Exchanger

(c) Floating Tubesheet Heat Exchanger

1 Channel cover (bolted flat cover) 9 Baffles or support plates

Figure UHX-4-1 ð19Þ

No part of d can be located

No part of d can be located

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d Wm1c Wm1s Wm1max 0 Wmax

= Gc for tubesheet configuration b of a U‐tube UHX-9.5 Calculation Procedure

(a) Raised Face (b) Grooved for Ring Gasket

thermal-pressure conditions (operating loading cases), d* = effective tube hole diameter

Figure UHX-10 ð19Þ

3:1 min. hub taper

Hemispherical shape fully

(c) Hemispherical Channel With Tubesheet Hub Thicker Than Channel

ρ = tube expansion depth ratio = ℓ t x /h ,

Figure UHX-11.3-1 ð19Þ

(a) Tubesheet Layout (b) Expanded Tube Joint

ð19Þ Figure UHX-11.3-2

AL  UL1 LL1 LL2  LL1  UL1

AL  UL1LL1  UL2LL2  UL3LL3

(c) Three Lanes

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E = modulus of elasticity for tubesheet material

UHX-12.2 Conditions of Applicability S y = yield strength for tubesheet material at tube-

by using the procedure in UG-28(c)(2), Step 3.

ð19Þ Figure UHX-11.5.2-1

(a) Equilateral Triangular Pattern: E* /E = α 0 + α 1μ* + α 2μ*2 + α 3μ*3 + α 4μ*4

(b) Equilateral Triangular Pattern: ν * = β 0 + β 1μ* + β 2μ*2 + β 3μ*3 + β 4μ*4

Figure UHX-11.5.2-2 ð19Þ

0.6 0.3 0.50

(a) E*/E (Square Pattern) (b) v* (Square Pattern)

(a) Square Pattern: E*/E = α 0 + α 1μ* + α 2μ*2 + α 3μ*3 + α 4μ*4

(b) Square Pattern: ν* = β 0 + β 1μ* + β 2μ*2 + β 3μ*3 + β 4μ*4

2.0, use h/p = 2.0.

With Channel, Extended as a Flange With Channel, Not Extended as a Flange

(d) Configuration d: (e) Configuration e: (f) Configuration f:

(a) Equilateral Triangular Pattern

(b) Square Pattern

GENERAL NOTE: C p (perimeter) is the length of the heavy line.

UHX-12.4 Design Considerations Configurations d, e, and f:

Design Shell Side Tube Side

UHX-12.5.6 Step 6. For each loading case, calculate

For a hemispherical head:

UHX-12.5.5 Step 5. Calculate diameter ratio K . Configuration f:

UHX-12.5.8 Step 8. For each loading case, calculate

If σ ≤ 2S , the assumed tubesheet thickness is accept-

(a) If , the shear stress is not re-

quired to be calculated. Proceed to the step in (c).

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(a) Configuration a: (b) Configuration b:

(c) Configuration c: (d) Configuration d:

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AL UL1 LL1 LL2 LL1 UL1

AL UL1LL1 UL2LL2 UL3LL3

(a) Equilateral Triangular Pattern: E* /E = α 0 + α 1μ* + α 2μ2 + α 3μ3 + α 4μ*4

(b) Equilateral Triangular Pattern: ν * = β 0 + β 1μ* + β 2μ2 + β 3μ3 + β 4μ*4

(a) E/E (Square Pattern) (b) v (Square Pattern)

(a) Square Pattern: E/E = α 0 + α 1μ + α 2μ2 + α 3μ3 + α 4μ*4

(b) Square Pattern: ν* = β 0 + β 1μ* + β 2μ2 + β 3μ3 + β 4μ*4